Schloss Hartenfels Torgau
In wing D of the castle, the Exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation" In Wing B, Elector Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous and his wife Sibylle lead the Exhibition "STANDARD. BIBLE FEST. DRINKING FEST." through the history of the castle. Furthermore, the Große Wendelstein, the castle church, the lapidarium and the exhibition "Courage and Powerlessness" of the Torgau Memorial Site. Two brown bears live in the castle's bear pit, which not only delights the castle's young visitors.
information on accessibility
The castle courtyard, the castle chapel, and the exhibitions in Wing D are wheelchair accessible. The exhibition in Wing B has limited accessibility. The lapidarium is accessible to wheelchair users only with an accompanying person. Further information can be found at https://www.schloss-hartenfels.de/besucherservice/besucherinformationen
Good to know
Opening hours
Castle courtyard and Großer Wendelstein: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 22 pm
STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. DRINKING FEST. / Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation: Wednesday - Monday 10 a.m. - 18 p.m.
Torgau Memorial Site: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 18 p.m.
Lapidarium: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 17 pm
Hausmannsturm (weather permitting): Closed until further notice. We ask for your understanding.
Castle Chapel: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 13pm and 14pm - 17pm (only outside of church services)
November to March:
Castle courtyard and Großer Wendelstein: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 20 pm
STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. DRINKING FEST. / Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation: Thursday - Monday 10 a.m. - 16 p.m.
Torgau Memorial Site: Tuesday - Wednesday 10am - 16pm, Thursday - Sunday 10am - 17pm
Castle Chapel: on request (Tel. 03421-7014 0)
Price information
Price adult: 6,00 €
Reduced price: 5,00 €
Groups of 10 or more people, pp: 5,00 €
Castle tours, pp: 7,00 €
Free admission:
Children up to 17 years of age, holders of the SchlösserlandCARD, holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card, members of ICOM, ICOMOS International and ICOMOS Germany as well as participating SKD employees.
Reduced admission:
LEIPZIG REGIO CARD holders: Reduced admission for full-paying visitors to the permanent exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation" (Wing D) and "STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. TRINKFEST." (Wing B)
Pensioners, students, trainees, people with disabilities (degree of disability >= 50%), accompanying persons free of charge, those completing the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ), recipients of unemployment benefits with approval notice, annual ticket holders and employees of the SKD, members of the Friends' Circles and Support Associations of the SKD, members of the German Museums Association, visitors with a Museum Mühlberg card and holders of the Saxon Family Pass
Entrance to the exhibition "Courage and Powerlessness" - free of charge
Lapidarium Admission: Adults 4,00 EUR | Concessions* 3,00 EUR | Families** 10,00 EUR
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Foreign languages
Accessibility
- The castle chapel and the castle courtyard are barrier-free.
- Barrier-free access to the exhibitions in Wing D, as well as to the exhibitions in Wing B.
- The Lapidarium is only accessible to wheelchair users with an accompanying person: access via Elbstraße, a 4 cm threshold at the entrance door and a ramp (12% gradient, 4 m long) into the cellar.
- Wheelchair accessible toilet: door 134 cm, 290x150 cm in front and 145 cm to the left or 90 cm to the right of the toilet, 50 cm toilet height.
designated disabled parking space available
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Family Holidays
- The bear pit with the three brown bears is a popular attraction.
- There are numerous exhibitions to discover in the castle, including an interactive multimedia exhibition on the history of Hartenfels Castle.
- Actionbound rally and quiz for kids who want to explore the castle on their own.
- Family holiday program during the Saxon school holidays
- From the Hausmannsturm there is a magnificent view of the Elbe landscape.
- The castle café and rose garden invite you to linger.
Arrival & Parking
Access along the B87 to the Elbe Bridge.
Parking
Parking is available directly on the Elbe.
Overview of parking options in Torgau.
Public transportation
S4 Leipzig-Torgau or RE10 Leipzig-Cottbus
From Torgau train station, a 20-minute walk east through the city center or take bus number 759 to Torgau Friedrichplatz (runs every 30 minutes) and a 10-minute walk across the market.
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City of Torgau in the LEIPZIG REGION
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