--- title: "Wiprechtsburg Groitzsch" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/wiprechtsburg-groitzsch" description: "The grounds of Wiprechtsburg Castle are located on the north-western edge of the town of Groitzsch and was one of the largest castle complexes in Saxony around 1100 under Count Wiprecht von Groitzsch. A special feature is the oldest stone building in Saxony, the round chapel, which Wiprecht had built for his wife (daughter of the Bohemian Duke Vratislaw II) based on the Bohemian model.From Groitzsch, Wiprecht II set out on many of his battles for sovereign rights and lands and continued to expand his power. In 1306, the once mighty castle was destroyed. Only parts of the Romanesque round chapel and the remains of a residential tower built around 1080 have survived.Extensive excavations by archaeologists from 1954 to 1968 uncovered the remains of the residential tower and the round chapel and brought valuable insights into the castle's history to light.On completion of the excavations, the entire castle grounds were landscaped and an open-air stage was built in the ruins, a vineyard with over 100 vines, flowerbeds and hiking trails were laid out along the castle hill and on the banks of the Schwennigke. A field stone lapidarium now displays 48 exhibits from the surrounding area. In the summer months, numerous events take place at Wiprechtsburg Castle, whose appeal extends beyond the borders of the region, e.g. solstice celebrations and open-air concerts, to name but a few. Find out more about the BurgenLandKlänge here.Discover the region by bike: A detour to the ruins is possible on the Neuseenland-Radroute, because here you pass Groitzsch." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2623939/948583af8d8b2db8f9c0def21bf804c39691fcf89ef5cd2ddb8697e941437d6f/ruins-castle-groitzsch-wiprechtsburg-leipzig-region-christian-h-ller-leipzig-travel-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Wiprechtsburg Groitzsch ======================= - Castle - Ruins - Culture and event venue Ruins-Castle-Groitzsch-Wiprechtsburg-Leipzig-Region-Christian-Hüller-Leipzig-Travel.jpg Ruins-Castle-Wiprechtsburg-Groitzsch-leipzig-travel Open-air stage Wiprechtsburg Groitzsch Open-air stage-Plane-Wiprechtsburg-Groitzsch.jpg Wiprechtsburg-in-Groitzsch\_culture\_region.leipzig.travel.jpg Around 1100, Wiprechtsburg Castle was one of the largest castle complexes in the Saxon region. The grounds of Wiprechtsburg Castle are located on the north-western edge of the town of Groitzsch and was one of the largest castle complexes in Saxony around 1100 under Count Wiprecht von Groitzsch. A special feature is the oldest stone building in Saxony, the round chapel, which Wiprecht had built for his wife (daughter of the Bohemian Duke Vratislaw II) based on the Bohemian model.From Groitzsch, Wiprecht II set out on many of his battles for sovereign rights and lands and continued to expand his power. In 1306, the once mighty castle was destroyed. Only parts of the Romanesque round chapel and the remains of a residential tower built around 1080 have survived. Extensive excavations by archaeologists from 1954 to 1968 uncovered the remains of the residential tower and the round chapel and brought valuable insights into the castle's history to light. On completion of the excavations, the entire castle grounds were landscaped and an open-air stage was built in the ruins, a vineyard with over 100 vines, flowerbeds and hiking trails were laid out along the castle hill and on the banks of the Schwennigke. A field stone lapidarium now displays 48 exhibits from the surrounding area. In the summer months, numerous events take place at Wiprechtsburg Castle, whose appeal extends beyond the borders of the region, e.g. solstice celebrations and open-air concerts, to name but a few. Find out more about the here. **Discover the region by bike**: A detour to the ruins is possible on the , because here you pass Groitzsch. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By car: Follow the B2 to Pegau. Drive to Graf-Wiprecht-Straße in Groitzsch By public transport: Take the RB13 or RE 12 to the Pegau stop, then take bus no. 271 to Groitzsch (b. Pegau), Markt. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Cultural centre - Museum/art collection - Culture and event venue - Tours 10.70 km - Hiking Contact Graf-Wiprecht-Straße 04539 Groitzsch