Wernigerode Castle
Erwachsene EUR 9 · Kinder 6 bis 14 Jahre EUR 4.50
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Wernigerode Castle is a former princely residence, now a public museum, on the Agnesberg above Wernigerode in Germany’s Harz mountains, Saxony-Anhalt.
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What's on here
Besuch beim Schloßgespenst
Saturday · All day
Die Schule der magischen Tiere - Besichtigung Drehorte
Tuesday · All day
Mysteriöse Geschichten aus dem Schloß Wernigerode – Jugendliche…
Tuesday · All day
Besuch beim Schloßgespenst
Tuesday · All day
Die Schule der magischen Tiere - Besichtigung Drehorte
Wednesday · All day
Die Schule der magischen Tiere - Besichtigung Drehorte
Thursday · All day
Why go
- Since 1998, the castle has housed Germany’s first museum centre for 19th-century art and cultural history.
- The castle appears as the Wintersteinschule in the Schule der Magischen Tiere films.
- A surviving 14th-century tower stands at the northwest corner of the grounds; it once protected the valley side and approach.
Plan your visit
Prices
ErwachseneEUR 9
Kinder 6 bis 14 JahreEUR 4.50
From the venue's website · checked 26 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00
Don't miss
- Dining room tableA formally set table evokes aristocratic dining before 1918.Dining room
- Historic hall and choir glassLook for built-in galleries in the hall and choir stained glass designed by Carl Christian Andrea.Historic hall and choir
- Interior finishesNotice the coffered ceilings, wall paneling and parquet floors.Castle interiors
Know before you go
- Restoration of the inner ring is scheduled for 2026, with visitor access intended to remain open throughout the year.
- Cars may reach the castle only with special permission.
- Visitors with limited mobility are asked to contact the castle before visiting: +49 3943 553030.
What's inside
- The rooms also present the achievements of Otto zu Stolberg-Wernigerode.
- The museum presents crafts and furniture from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Tips for your visit
- For the shortest walking route from the town centre, follow Breite Straße; expect a climb.
- Allow time for a walk along the paths through the castle woods and grounds.
With kids
- The castle stands about 100 metres above the town, so the approach involves a climb.
- A themed walking route from the old town follows Schule der Magischen Tiere film locations and takes about 70 minutes.
Interesting facts3
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250 rooms
The present complex contains about 250 rooms.
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Graf Adalbert built the original castle.
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Two trade and military roads below the castle helped a settlement of craftspeople and merchants grow under its protection.
Schloss Wernigerode - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
The castle suffered heavy damage during the Thirty Years’ War, and some interior decoration was destroyed after World War II.
- 1110–1120A Romanesque fortress was built above the settlement for German emperors stopping in the Harz during hunting trips.
- 1121The site appears in a deed dated 18 October.
- 1213First documented as a castle.
- Late 15th c.The castle was enlarged in the Gothic style, with large arched windows.
- 16th c.It was rebuilt as a Renaissance fortress.
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- 1429After the Wernigerode family died out, the county passed by inheritance to the house of Stolberg.
- 1671–1676The castle was converted into a Baroque residence without a military defense role.
- 1710Count Christian Ernest further rebuilt the castle in Baroque style and returned the government seat there.
- 1893Count Otto’s major rebuilding was completed in a half-timber, half-stone historicist style.
- 1930Visits to the castle became possible.
- 1946The castle was handed to the city, which established a museum there.
Tours and audio guides
- Smartphone web app
- Information about selected rooms and objects during your visit.
How to get there
- 25 minOn footFrom Wernigerode railway station, walk about five minutes to the Altstadt/Schloss car park. The walk from the car park to the castle takes about 20 minutes; about 25 minutes total on foot.
- On footFollow the castle signs from the town centre.
- TrainCastle trains depart from Alte Kapelle, Krummelsches Haus on Breite Straße, and the Altstadt/Schloss car park. Each stops below the grounds, followed by a walk to the entrance.
- TrainA second tourist train departs from Blumenuhr behind the town hall and stops below the castle grounds, followed by a walk to the entrance.
- BikeCyclists can ride directly to the castle.
Accessibility
- Approach The path from the castle-train stop to the entrance has gradients up to 23%.
- Restoration Work may make access harder for visitors with disabilities and those using walking aids or pushchairs.
Sources: Wernigerode Castle - Wikipedia · Wernigerode - Wikivoyage (see) · Schloss Wernigerode English: Schloss Wernigerode · Schloss Wernigerode: Schloss Wernigerode · Замка Вернигероде: Schloss Wernigerode · Schloss Wernigerode - Wikipedia · Château de Wernigerode - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Am Schloss 1, -, Wernigerode Saxony Anhalt
- Website
- schloss-wernigerode.de/
- Phone
- +493943553030
Questions and answers
How much are tickets to Wernigerode Castle?
Adults pay €9. Children aged 6–14 pay €4.50.
When is Wernigerode Castle open?
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
Where is Wernigerode Castle?
Am Schloss 1, Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
When did Wernigerode Castle first open to visitors?
Visits became possible in 1930.
When did the family stop living permanently at Wernigerode Castle?
The castle stopped serving as the family’s permanent residence in 1929.
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