ENGLISH Fat, One-eyed, Rochlitz Revolutionary This castle can tell stories! For more than 1,000 years, it has Gn tle andstein Cas nestled idyllically in the valley of the Zwickauer Mulde River between Leipzig and Chemnitz, having seen its rise, war and Castle Reformation – today, the majestic building is a true magnet for visitors. One of the most important personalities of the Refor- mation had her widow’s seat there. Duchess Elisabeth von & Gnandstein Castle 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 event- ful history of the castle, book yourself for a fascinating medie- val cooking courses in the Black Kitchen or join our popular guided adventure tours. Take a look at our online event ca- lendar at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de in good time before Last reviewed May 2018 1 Subject to change your visit. Tip »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. www.schloss-rochlitz.de/en l /Schoss.Rochlitz l /Schloesserland 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 Sven Sonntag) Black Kitchen (PicturePoint, Prior to your visit, please inquire about current opening hours at our website. ENGLISH A picture book castle What a view! Having arrived at Gnandstein Castle, climb up Ro chlitz Castle 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 characteri- Gnandstein ze its defi ant appearance. The history of the castle goes back to over 800 years ago when B 107 it was founded by loyal minions of the Wettin dynasty of prin- Castle ces. Later, it became the property of the von Einsiedel family. Almost every generation modifi ed it at their discretion. Large parts are open to those who would like to explore it – the & Rochlitz Castle almost unchanged Romanesque palace hall, for example, the armory or the display depot. A true gem is the late-Gothic A 14 chapel with its three Grimmaartistic altars. Explore Gnandstein Castle on your own or join one of the guided tours on off er at B 107 www.schloesserland-sachsen.de. 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 Tip well as paintings can be marveled at. Highlights among those are the works of Dutch schools of painting from the 16th to the 18th centuries. B 176 Colditz A 14 B 175 B 176 Bad Lausick Colditz Döbeln Hartha B 175 B 107 B 175 Döbeln B 7 Nossen Rochlitz B 169 2 Kohren-Sahlis A 72 20 km B 180 Altenburg 1 B 107 B 175 1 Gnandstein Castle B 101 Chemnitz 2 Rochlitz CastleMittweida B 93 How to get there Hainichen 1 A72: Exit Geithain towards 2 A4: Exit Chemnitz-Ost, then follow B107 Rodaer Dorfstr./B7 A14: Exit Döbeln-Nord, the follow B169 und B175 B 7 in Kohren-Sahlis: Gnandsteiner A72: Exit Rochlitz, then follow B175 Hauptstraße to Burgstraße B 175 www.burg-museum-gnandstein.de/en l /Burg.Museum.Gnandstein l /Schloesserland Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützigeA 72 GmbH B 107 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; B 169 Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm lClosed on Ascension Day B 101 Prior to your visit, please inquire about current opening hours at our website. Chemnitz B 174 B 180 B 95 B 171 B 101 B 180 B 171 B 180 B 101.