Near the "pottery town" of Kohren-Salis rises Saxony's best-preserved Romanesque fortification: Gnandstein Castle near Leipzig. The von Einsiedel family lived here from the 14th century until the end of the Second World War - without ever giving up the keys to the castle. Keep, battlements, battlements, shield wall, palas: the fortress high above the Wyhra is a dream come true for medieval enthusiasts. When climbing up to the keep or in the late Gothic chapel, guests can truly feel the spirit of ancient times. An old legend reinforces the medieval aura: a previously undiscovered treasure is said to be hidden in the castle grounds to this day. Treasures from seven centuries that have already been found can be admired in the exhibition at Gnandstein Castle.
With the Experience Castle Country" app guests can go on an interactive multimedia tour. In it, knight Heinrich Hildebrandt von Einsiedel provides fascinating insights into his family history and brings paintings to life with augmented reality.
With theschlösserlandKARTEguests can visit Saxony's most beautiful palaces, castles and gardens at their leisure. And the best thing is: you save money. All exhibitions are free with the schlösserlandKARTE. Two children up to the age of 16 accompany the cardholder free of charge. Did you know? The schlösserlandKARTE can also be conveniently purchased digitally via the "Schlösserland erleben" app. This means you always have your personal admission ticket with you on your smartphone.
The Schlösserland app also guarantees a special excursion experience with culinary insider tips, cycling and hiking tours or the best photo spots. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore.
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Openings
Last admission 1 hour before the museum closes.
The Museum Burg Gnandstein reopens on March 28, 2026 after the winter break.
Price info
Price reduced: 4,00€
Price child: 1,00€
Groups from 15 p.p. p.p.: 4,00€
Groups school classes p.p.: 1,00€
Free admission: children up to the age of 5, birthday children, holders of the schlösserlandKARTE, people accompanying people with disabilities with the license plate >> B <<, tour guides, bus drivers with tour groups, one accompanying person per 10 schoolchildren or kindergarten children, holders of the state family pass. kindergarten children, holders of the State Family Pass, journalists, members of ICOM (International Council of Museums), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and the German Museums Association, each with proof of membership
Reduced price: For LEIPZIG REGIO CARD usersPupils aged 17 and over, trainees, students, people doing federal voluntary service/FSJ/FÖJ/voluntary military service, severely disabled people, recipients of unemployment benefit, social security benefits, etc.Unemployment benefit, social assistance or benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act, refugees with permission to stay or proof of toleration, holders of a social pass, members of the Federal Association of German Tour Guides e. V. and the Association of German Art Guides e. V. V. and the Association of German Art Historians, holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card, each with valid proof
Directions & Parking facilities
By car: Take the A72 to the Geithain exit in the direction of Rodaer Dorfstraße/B7. In Kohren-Sahlis via Gnandsteiner Hauptstraße to Burgstraße.
Parken
A paid parking lot is available at Gnandsteiner Hauptstraße 15.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
From Leipzig main station take the S-Bahn line S5X to Altenburg. From Altenburg (Thür.), train station (bus) take bus line 264 to the Gnandstein stop. From there approx. 5 minutes on foot.
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Verena Daser
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LEIPZIG REGION
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