Wing D of the castle houses the exhibition "Torgau. Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation" is presented in Wing D of the castle. In Wing B, Elector John Frederick the Magnanimous and his wife Sibylle lead digitally animated tours in the exhibition "STANDFEST. BIBLEFEST.TRINKFEST." exhibition through the history of the palace. You can also visit the Great Wendelstein, the castle church, the lapidarium and the "Courage and Powerlessness" exhibition at the Torgau memorial site. Two brown bears live in the castle's bear pit, and it's not just young visitors to the castle who are delighted to see them.
Information on accessibility
The castle courtyard, the castle chapel and the exhibitions in Wings B and D are wheelchair-accessible. The Lapidarium is only accessible for wheelchair users with an accompanying person.
Good to know
Openings
Castle courtyard and Großer Wendelstein: Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
STANDFEST. BIBLE FESTIVAL. Torgau Residence of the Renaissance and Reformation: Wednesday - Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Torgau Place of Remembrance: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lapidarium: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hausmannsturm (depending on the weather): Closed until further notice. We ask for your understanding.
Castle chapel: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm (only outside church services)
November to March:
Castle courtyard and Großer Wendelstein: Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
STANDFEST. BIBLE FESTIVAL. DRINKING FESTIVAL / Torgau, residence of the Renaissance and Reformation: Thursday - Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Torgau Place of Remembrance: Tuesday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Castle chapel: on request (Tel. 03421-7014 0)
Price info
Adult price: € 6.00
Reduced price: 5,00 €
Groups of 10 people or more: € 5.00 per person
Guided tours of the castle, p.p.: € 7.00
Free admission:
Children up to 17 years, holders of the SchlösserlandKARTE, holders of the Saxon volunteer card, members of ICOM, ICOMOS International and ICOMOS Germany as well as involved employees of SKD.
Reduced admission:
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. BIBLEFEST. DRINKFEST." (Wing B)
Pensioners, students, trainees, people with disabilities (degree of disability >= 50%), accompanying person free of charge, people completing the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ), recipients ofUnemployment benefit recipients with a notice of approval, annual pass customers and SKD employees, members of the SKD Friends and Supporters' Associations, members of the German Museum Association, visitors with a Museum Mühlberg card and holders of the Saxon Family Pass.
Admission to the "Courage and Powerlessness" exhibition - free of charge
Admission to the Lapidarium: Adults 4.00 EUR | Concessions * 3.00 EUR | Families** 10.00 EUR
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Foreign Language
Accessibility
- The castle chapel and courtyard are wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchair access to the exhibitions in Wing D, soon also to the exhibitions in Wing B.
- The Lapidarium is accessible to wheelchair users with one accompanying person only: access via Elbstraße, a 4 cm threshold at the entrance door and a ramp (12 % incline, 4 m length) into the cellar.
- Toilet for wheelchair users: 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 heigh.
indicated disabled parking space available
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Family vacation
- 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 vacation program during the Saxon school holidays
- The Hausmannsturm offers a magnificent view of the Elbe landscape.
- The castle café and rose garden invite you to linger.
Directions & Parking facilities
Drive along the B87 to the Elbe bridge.
Parken
Parking is available directly on the Elbe.
Parking facilities in Torgau at a glance.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
S4 Leipzig-Torgau or RE10 Leipzig-Cottbus
From Torgau train station, a 20-minute walk east through the town center or bus route 759 to Torgau Friedrichplatz (runs every 30 minutes) and a 10-minute walk across the market.
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Author
Anja Bauermeister
Organization
Stadt Torgau in der LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Anja Bauermeister
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