Anyone who enters the castle courtyard for the first time is guaranteed a magnificent impression of the space. Hartenfels Castle is considered the only surviving castle from the German early Renaissance.
Hartenfels, today the seat of the North Saxony District Office, was considered one of the most modern residential castles in Saxony in the 16th century. It was the scene of various historically significant events over the centuries. The names Martin Luther, Frederick the Wise and John Frederick the Magnanimous are closely linked to its history. In addition, numerous anecdotes recall important personalities such as Tsar Peter I, Lucas Cranach and Napoleon. In Wing D of the castle, the Dresden State Art Collections, in cooperation with the North Saxony district and the large district town of Torgau, are presenting the exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation". In Wing B, in the exhibition "STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. DRINKING FEST." Elector John Frederick the Magnanimous and his wife Sibylle lead the tour through the history of the castle - elaborately digitally animated.
Furthermore, the Great Wendelstein, the castle church, the lapidarium in the lower courtyard room and the exhibition "Erinnerungsort Torgau" can be visited.
Two brown bears live in the castle's bear pit, which not only delight the little visitors to the castle.
Schlosskirche
The Castle Church is considered to be the first Protestant church building in the world and was inaugurated by Martin Luther personally with a sermon on October 5, 1544. Here, the reformer's ideas of a Protestant church service were implemented in architecture for the first time.
Lapidarium
In the Lower Court Room, the oldest part of the castle, with its unique medieval structure, and in the impressive vault under the castle church, visitors can experience an interesting excursion into the architectural history of the castle. The Lapidarium (Latin for stone collection) has "stone witnesses" tell the story of the castle.
Hausmannsturm
The medieval tower of Hartenfels Castle, which is the highest at 53 metres, connects the late Gothic Albrechtsbau with the magnificent Johann Friedrich building of the early Renaissance.
Hartenfels, today the seat of the North Saxony District Office, was considered one of the most modern residential castles in Saxony in the 16th century. It was the scene of various historically significant events over the centuries. The names Martin Luther, Frederick the Wise and John Frederick the Magnanimous are closely linked to its history. In addition, numerous anecdotes recall important personalities such as Tsar Peter I, Lucas Cranach and Napoleon. In Wing D of the castle, the Dresden State Art Collections, in cooperation with the North Saxony district and the large district town of Torgau, are presenting the exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation". In Wing B, in the exhibition "STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. DRINKING FEST." Elector John Frederick the Magnanimous and his wife Sibylle lead the tour through the history of the castle - elaborately digitally animated.
Furthermore, the Great Wendelstein, the castle church, the lapidarium in the lower courtyard room and the exhibition "Erinnerungsort Torgau" can be visited.
Two brown bears live in the castle's bear pit, which not only delight the little visitors to the castle.
Schlosskirche
The Castle Church is considered to be the first Protestant church building in the world and was inaugurated by Martin Luther personally with a sermon on October 5, 1544. Here, the reformer's ideas of a Protestant church service were implemented in architecture for the first time.
Lapidarium
In the Lower Court Room, the oldest part of the castle, with its unique medieval structure, and in the impressive vault under the castle church, visitors can experience an interesting excursion into the architectural history of the castle. The Lapidarium (Latin for stone collection) has "stone witnesses" tell the story of the castle.
Hausmannsturm
The medieval tower of Hartenfels Castle, which is the highest at 53 metres, connects the late Gothic Albrechtsbau with the magnificent Johann Friedrich building of the early Renaissance.
Good to know
Opening hours
The opening hours of the permanent and special exhibitions at Hartenfels Castle:
April - October: daily except Tuesday 10.00 -18.00
November - March: daily except Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00 -16.00
April - October: daily except Tuesday 10.00 -18.00
November - March: daily except Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00 -16.00
Days off: Tuesday, Wednesday
Price information
Price adult: 6,00 €
Reduced price: 5,00 €
Groups of 10 people or more, pp: 5,00 €
Castle tours, pp: 7,00 €
Free admission:
Children up to 17 years,
Holder of the SchlösserlandCARD,
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card,
Members ICOM, ICOMOS International and ICOMOS Germany as well as
SKD employees involved.
Children up to 17 years,
Holder of the SchlösserlandCARD,
Holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card,
Members ICOM, ICOMOS International and ICOMOS Germany as well as
SKD employees involved.
Information about reduced prices:
LEIPZIG REGIO CARD holders: Reduced admission price for full-paying visitors to the permanent exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation" (Wing D) and "STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. TRINKFEST." (Wing B)
Pensioner,
students,
trainees,
People with disabilities (degree of disability >= 50%), accompanying person free,
Participants of the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ),
recipients of unemployment benefit with approval notice,
Annual ticket holders and employees of the SKD, members of the SKD’s circle of friends and support associations,
members of the German Museums Association,
Visitors with a map of the Museum Mühlberg and
holders of the Saxon Family Pass
LEIPZIG REGIO CARD holders: Reduced admission price for full-paying visitors to the permanent exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation" (Wing D) and "STANDFEST. BIBLE FEST. TRINKFEST." (Wing B)
Pensioner,
students,
trainees,
People with disabilities (degree of disability >= 50%), accompanying person free,
Participants of the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ),
recipients of unemployment benefit with approval notice,
Annual ticket holders and employees of the SKD, members of the SKD’s circle of friends and support associations,
members of the German Museums Association,
Visitors with a map of the Museum Mühlberg and
holders of the Saxon Family Pass
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
German
Accessibility
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- 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.
Parking
designated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Elevator
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
wheelchair-accessible toilet
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 public transport: From Leipzig main station take the S-Bahn line S4 or the RE10 to Torgau station. Then walk about 20 minutes east through the city center or take the bus line 759 to Torgau Friedrichplatz (10 minutes walk across the market).
By car: Follow B87 to the Elbe bridge, parking is available directly on the Elbe.
By car: Follow B87 to the Elbe bridge, parking is available directly on the Elbe.
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Cultural Organization Schloss Hartenfels/ District Office Nordsachsen
Schloßstraße 27
04860 Torgau
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
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