G na e ndstein Castl
& Gnandstein Castle
Last reviewed May 2018 1 Subject to change
This castle can tell stories! For more than 1,000 years, it has nestled idyllically in the valley of the Zwickauer Mulde River between Leipzig and Chemnitz, having seen its rise, war and Reformation – today, the majestic building is a true magnet for visitors. One of the most important personalities of the Reformation had her widow’s seat there. Duchess Elisabeth von Rochlitz. Against all odds, she introduced the Reformation in Rochlitz; revolutionary for the conditions back then. Residents of the castle, such as Dedo the Fat or William the One-eyed, left their traces and converted it several times. Discover the secrets of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. Marvel at the imposing cross vaults in the chapel, the historical Black Kitchen, the mighty towers hiding dungeons and the torture chamber and, last but not least, the splendidly restored Princes’ House Parlor. There, you can see impressive manorial rooms, but also the unusual, such as the numerous drawings once scratched into the wall plaster by young princes in their hours of leisure. And, if you want to immerse yourself yet deeper into the eventful history of the castle, book yourself for a fascinating medieval cooking courses in the Black Kitchen or join our popular guided adventure tours. Take a look at our online event calendar at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de in good time before your visit.
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»FAT, ONE-EYED, REVOLUTIONARY – three Wettins for a thousand stories.« Up-to-date and interactive – the exhibition presents the lively history of Rochlitz castle. Experience its historical and original state – possible by viewing it through VR glasses.
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Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützige GmbH Schloss Rochlitz l Sörnziger Weg 1 l 09306 Rochlitz l Phone: +49 (0) 3737 4923-10 Opening hours as a rule: adventure and guided tours all year round only on booking in advance Museum: end of Mar to early Nov: Tue to Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Prior to your visit, please inquire about current opening hours at our website.
Black Kitchen (PicturePoint, Sven Sonntag)
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Rochlitz Castle
Fat, One-eyed, Revolutionary
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A picture book castle What a view! Having arrived at Gnandstein Castle, climb up the castle keep and enjoy the view over the wonderfully green Kohren Land. Apart from it, the castle’s massive protective walls, the Gatehouse and Tower Yard, battlements, residential buildings and, last but not least, the palace building characterize its defiant appearance. The history of the castle goes back to over 800 years ago when it was founded by loyal minions of the Wettin dynasty of princes. Later, it became the property of the von Einsiedel family. Almost every generation modified it at their discretion. Large parts are open to those who would like to explore it – the almost unchanged Romanesque palace hall, for example, the armory or the display depot. A true gem is the late-Gothic chapel with its three Grimma artistic altars. Explore Gnandstein Castle on your own or join one of the guided tours on offer at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de.
Roc hlitz Castle
Gnandstein Castle
B 107
& Rochlitz Castle
A 14
B 107
B 169
Encounter the Beautiful The castle owes a true treasure trove to the private donation made by the Gross family: precious furniture, arts and crafts as well as paintings can be marveled at. Highlights among those are the works of Dutch schools of painting from the 16th to the B 176 18th centuries. Colditz
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Bad Lausick
A 14 B 175
B 176
Colditz
Döbeln
Hartha
B 175
B 107
B 175
B7
Döbeln
Rochlitz
B 169
Nossen
2
Altenburg
B 180
Kohren-Sahlis
20
A 72
1
km B 107
B 175
Chemnitz
Gnandstein Castle
Mittweida Rochlitz Castle
How to get there
B 93
1 B7
1 2
B 101
Hainichen
A72: Exit Geithain towards Rodaer Dorfstr./B7 in Kohren-Sahlis: Gnandsteiner Hauptstraße to Burgstraße
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A4: Exit Chemnitz-Ost, then follow B107 A14: Exit Döbeln-Nord, the follow B169 und B175 A72: Exit Rochlitz, then follow B175
B 175
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A 72 GmbH Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützige Burg Gnandstein l Burgstraße 3 l 04654 Frohburg l Phone: +49 (0) 3 43 44 6 13 09 Opening hours as a rule: end of Mar to early Nov: Tue to Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm lClosed on Ascension Day Prior to your visit, please inquire about current opening hours at our website.
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B 169 B 101