Mosigkau

Palace and palace garden

Mosigkau Palace is unique in the Garden Realm of Dessau-Wörlitz: As a charming example of Rococo architecture, it captivates with its elegant but also playful design. The building exudes a special lightness, with magnificent jewellery combined with a harmonious, symmetrical structure – both outside and inside.

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History

Little Sanssouci

The history of the palace begins with a generous gesture by Prince Leopold I of Anhalt-Dessau, better known as the “Old Dessauer”. He gave his favourite daughter Anna Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Dessau the estates on which the castle was built from 1752 onwards as her summer residence.

The construction work was under the supervision of Christian Friedrich Damm, but there are indications that the designs could possibly have come from the famous Prussian master builder Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff. So it’s no wonder that Mosigkau Palace is often affectionately referred to as “little Sanssouci”.

Come on in!

What to expect

A guest of Anna Wilhelmine

Visit to the palace

The interiors of the palace exude an elegant opulence, which is reflected in the many details – from ornate stucco work to sumptuous furniture and precious wall coverings. It is a place that perfectly captures the spirit of Rococo and offers an impressive view of the world of the 18th century. You shouldn’t miss it.

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Opening hours and guided tours 2025

March 2 to April 30 2025
Sat, Sun, holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

May 1 to September 30, 2025
Tue-Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00

October 1 to November 2, 2025
Sat, Sun, holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

An individual tour of the gallery hall and the cabinets is possible at any time during opening hours.

Guided tours of the palace: 10:00, 12:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m.
Grand tour of the palace: 2:00 p.m.
Family tour: Sun 11:00 a.m.

Combined tour of the palace and park:
daily except Mon and Sun 11:00 a.m.

Prices

Participation in a guided tour
€ 9.00, reduced € 7.00

Individual tour of the gallery hall and the cabinets
€ 6.00, reduced €5.00*

Children up to 16 years of age accompanied by an adult free of charge

Guided tours outside opening hours are possible by appointment at special conditions.

Discounts
for groups of 15 or more
Students up to the age of 25, trainees, unemployed, severely disabled (accompanying person free), holders of Dessau-Roßlau volunteer cards

Further conditions
Guided tours for school classes (max. 3 accompanying persons) and
Guided tours for student groups (max. 1 accompanying person, art history, history, restoration, horticulture etc. from all universities and universities of applied sciences) € 3.00 per person

Combined tickets

3-palaces card
You can choose from the palaces in Oranienbaum, Mosigkau, Luisium and the Gothic House in Wörlitz (valid for a whole season).
€ 19.00

Further information

Schloss Mosigkau
Knobelsdorffallee 2–3
D-06847 Dessau-Roßlau
OT Mosigkau
Telefon +49 (0) 3 40.50 25 57 21
schloss-mosigkau@gartenreich.de

In the palace park

Pleasure walk

Here you can enjoy the little surprises that the palace garden has in store. Magnificent flower beds in summer, elegant orangeries at the main entrance, an amusing maze, a hidden fish pond and an area converted into an English landscape garden invite you to stroll, discover and dream.

Opening hours 2025

The garden is open all year round and is accessible free of charge. Please note the evening closing times.

April to October
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

December to February
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November and March
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In the event of weather events, closures may take place at short notice. There is a limited winter service.

Guided palace garden tours 2024

Combined palace and park tour:
daily except Mon and Sun 11:00 a.m.

Guided tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement on special terms.

Actionbound

Mosigkau Palace Park can be explored in a fun way with the Actionbound app. Active and tricky tasks make a visit to the park a fun and informative experience for young and old.

Click here for the Bound.

App

Marvel at masterpieces

52 paintings have been waiting to be examined closely in the gallery hall for centuries. Top-class works of Flemish and Dutch painting are presented here close together in the original Baroque hanging, including paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Brueghel the Elder and Anthonis van Dyck.

How good that you can move through the enchanting hall at your own pace, discover details and listen to the stories of the works of art and their painters – via app! Explore the picture gallery of Mosigkau Palace: install the app

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    Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz

    Touristinformation

    in the kitchen building at Wörlitz Palace
    Kirchgasse 35, D-06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
    Phone +49 (0) 3 49 05.3 10 09
    info@welterbe-gartenreich.de
    www.welterbe-gartenreich.de

    Opening hours 2025

    January to March 21, November, December:
    Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    22. March to October 31:
    Monday to Thursday, Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.