Salian kings, Staufers, Wettins: Mildenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Saxony. Behind the meter-thick walls, the Wettins built a notorious prison. To this day, visitors shudder at the sight of the multi-lockable doors and bizarre torture instruments. The wooden construction of the Gothic granary floor, the keep, the Romanesque castle chapel and the medieval knights' halls are particularly impressive. "Frieder Berg", the witty keep, tells of his adventures. The exhibition "The Court of the Young Rulers - Mildenstein Castle as an Electoral Nursery" complements the family-friendly offering in Central Saxony. Events take place in a unique ambience in the "Black Kitchen" and the "Prince's Room".
The interactive treasure hunt with escape room
A unique adventure awaits you on the interactive treasure hunt! Equipped with a tablet and a team of two to eight friends or family members, a 90 to 120-minute scavenger hunt begins across the entire castle grounds, leading to a secret escape room. Here you can prove your talent for solving puzzles: whoever solves all the puzzles within 20 minutes will find the "Treasure of the One-Eyed Man".
In the interactive multimedia tour of the app "Experience the Castle Country"You can discover the everyday life of the prince's children in the castle together with Hedwig of Saxony. In a mini-game, children can learn more about how fire was made in the past.
The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience, with personalized tips, 360° tours and much more - for your perfect day at Mildenstein Castle. The app is available free of charge in Apple App Store or by Google Playstore ready for download.
Numerous events, such as concerts, guided tours for young and old and the "Holiday fun for royal children" invite you to family-friendly discovery tours within the castle walls. More information is available at podcast "Welcome to Leipzig" ready.
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Opening hours
Tuesday - Friday: Box office closes at 16:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday (holiday): Ticket office closes at 17:30 p.m.
Please note the special opening times during the Saxon winter holidays
Mildenstein Castle is closed for the winter from November to the end of March. Guided tours and rentals are available by arrangement.
Note: Special opening hours of the museum during the Saxon winter holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m.
Price information
Escape game "The One-Eyed Man's Treasure": 24,00 EUR (min. 2 participants), each additional participant 10,00 EUR (max. 8 participants per round)
Free admission:
Children up to 5 years,
birthday children,
Owner of schlösserlandKARTE,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons with the mark >>B<< in their severely disabled person’s ID card,
tour guide,
Bus drivers with tour groups,
One accompanying person per 10 pupils or kindergarten children,
holder of the state family pass,
journalists,
Members of ICOM, ICOMOS and German Museums Association with proof
Students aged 17 and over,
trainees,
students,
those doing Federal Voluntary Service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service,
severely disabled people,
Recipients of unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act,
Refugees with a residence permit or tolerated status,
holders of a social pass,
Members of the Federal Association of German Tourist Guides and the Association of German Art Historians,
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card with valid proof
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
Accessibility
- An accompanying person is necessary as there are inclines and declines: path to the ticket office (6% incline, 20 m long, door 93 cm) and to the castle courtyard/keep (6-8% incline, 30 m long).
- Most of the museum is not step-free accessible.
- Doors in the castle 70-99 cm, sometimes slopes have to be created.
- Wheelchair accessible toilet: door 88–92 cm, >200x>200 cm in front and 106 cm to the left or 154 cm to the right of the toilet, 45 cm toilet height.
- The guided tours are tailored to the individual needs of the visitors.
door width min. 70 cm
Access via max. one step or ramp
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
Arrival & Parking
By car: Follow the A14 to the Leisnig exit. Then follow the signs on the overview boards.
Parking spaces are available at the market square, at Lindenplatz and at Schlossberg (castle's own parking lot, free of charge).
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