Schloss Wörlitz

A masterpiece of classicism

Anyone who enters Wörlitz Palace will be amazed. Like the surrounding park, the country house is a journey through the world and time in miniature. Admire antique sculptures, Italian and Dutch paintings, English ceramics, chinoise rooms, the finest silk wallpapers, noble neoclassical furnishings and all kinds of technical innovations. These are the collected interests and travel impressions of Prince Franz, which reflect a unique reflection of the spirit of the Enlightenment.

History

Artistic appreciation and innovation

Park Wörlitz was only a few years old when Schloss Wörlitz was built as its central building. From 1769 to 1773, the first purely classicist palace building on the European mainland was built. It was designed according to the latest English models by the architect Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff for the young Prince Leopold III Friedrich Franz von Anhalt-Dessau.

In the spirit of the Enlightenment, even in the 18th century, guests were welcomed, guided through the rooms and were able to see what technical achievements the prince had brought to Anhalt-Dessau. And even today, the closets and folding beds, refrigerators, dumbwaiters and adjustable furniture surprise when presented to guests.

Come on in!

What to expect

Visiting Prince Franz

Guided tours

Wörlitz Palace with its numerous treasures is only open to you as part of a guided tour. Decide for yourself whether you want to explore the representative rooms on the ground floor or climb up to the Belvedere on a guided tour. Listen to the stories from over 250 years of palace history!

Exhibition

The South Seas in the Garden Realm

In the mezzanine of the palace, you will find evidence of Polynesian life around 1770, which can no longer be found in the countries of origin today. Georg Forster once brought you to Europe from his circumnavigation of the world with Captain Cook – and gave part of it to Prince Franz and his wife.

INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Opening hours 2025

March 22 to April 30, 2025
Tue-Sun, public holidays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May 1 to September 30, 2025
Tue-Thu, Sun, public holidays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri, Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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

Guided tours

Visits to the palace are only possible as part of guided tours during opening hours:

Guided tours on the first floor (approx. one hour)
including ballroom, dining room, Chinese rooms, private rooms of the princely couple, library
Daily (except Mon) start of the last guided tour one hour before closing time

From the cellar to the roof (approx. one hour)
First floor, upper floor, mezzanine, belvedere
daily (except Mon and Sun) 11:00 a.m.

South Seas in Wörlitz (approx. one hour)
South Seas exhibition, Palm Hall, Belvedere
daily (except Mon) 2:00 p.m.

Family tour (approx. one hour)
Sun 11:00 a.m.

The ground floor and the upper floor can be visited in separate guided tours. Feel free to ask!

Prices

Participation in a guided tour of the castle
€ 9.00, reduced € 7.00
Children up to 16 years free when accompanied by an adult

Guided tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement 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

Prince Franz Card
With this combined ticket, you can take part in a guided tour of your choice at Wörlitz Palace and visit the Gothic House individually for just €13.00.

Groups

Secure your guided tour of Wörlitz Palace and send us an e-mail to info@welterbe-gartenreich.de so that groups of more than 6 people can also participate.

Accessibility

Only the guided tour on the ground floor is barrier-free. When purchasing a ticket, please contact us that you need barrier-free access.

Contact

Schloss Wörlitz
D-06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
OT Stadt Wörlitz
Telefon: +49 (0)34905.40 9-20
schloss-woerlitz@gartenreich.de

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    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.