Where is the Schloss Hartenfels located?

It is located in Torgau, in the Landkreis Nordsachsen, in Saxony.

Why is the chapel of the Schloss Hartenfels famous?

Because Martin Luther personally consecrated it in 1544, the only such building he inaugurated that had been built specifically for Protestant worship.

Can you see bears at the Schloss Hartenfels?

Yes, a permanently occupied bear enclosure is located within the castle grounds.

Does the Schloss Hartenfels still house an administration?

Yes, part of the building serves as the seat of the Nordsachsen district administration.

Castle Hartenfels Torgau

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €5

Free for Kinder und Jugendliche bis 17 Jahren, Inhaber der SchlösserlandKarte, Inhaber der sächsischen Ehrenamtskarte, Mitglieder ICOM/ICOMOS, Mitarbeiter der SKD

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Where: Torgau

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Schloss Hartenfels Torgau stands in Torgau (Landkreis Nordsachsen), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 15th century. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Schloss Hartenfels rises above the town of Torgau on a porphyry outcrop beside the Elbe river. Built as an electoral Saxon residence from the 15th century onward, it is known for its chapel, personally consecrated by Martin Luther in 1544, and for its spiral staircase tower, an early Renaissance architectural achievement. Visitors today can explore several exhibitions on the site's history, a lapidarium, and a bear enclosure that is still in use.

This place also features in The castles of Martin Luther

What to know

Part of the castle houses the Nordsachsen district administration offices, so not all buildings are open to visitors.
The castle chapel, consecrated by Luther in 1544, is included in the visit.
A bear enclosure with resident bears sits within the grounds, near a visible outcrop of the medieval porphyry rock.
The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony.
No opening hours or admission prices are given here, so these should be checked before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

April - Oktober: Dauer- und Sonderausstellungen (Kombiticket) täglich außer Dienstag 10-18 Uhr, an Feiertagen geöffnet
Erinnerungsort Torgau Donnerstag-Sonntag 10-18 Uhr
Lapidarium Dienstag-Sonntag 10-17 Uhr
Schlosskapelle Dienstag-Sonntag 10-13 und 14-17 Uhr
Schlosshof und Großer Wendelstein täglich 8-19 Uhr. November - März: STANDFEST. BIBELFEST. TRINKFEST. / Torgau. Residenz der Renaissance und Reformation täglich außer Dienstag und Mittwoch 10-16 Uhr
Erinnerungsort Torgau Dienstag-Sonntag 10-17 Uhr
Lapidarium geschlossen bis 01. Mai 2026
Schlosshof und Großer Wendelstein Montag-Sonntag 8-19 Uhr

Prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €5

Free for Kinder und Jugendliche bis 17 Jahren, Inhaber der SchlösserlandKarte, Inhaber der sächsischen Ehrenamtskarte, Mitglieder ICOM/ICOMOS, Mitarbeiter der SKD

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

On site

Child-friendly

Where this château is

Torgau · Landkreis Nordsachsen · Sachsen

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Address

Torgau, Landkreis Nordsachsen

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

Castle Hartenfels Torgau: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €5. Free for: kinder und Jugendliche bis 17 Jahren, Inhaber der SchlösserlandKarte, Inhaber der sächsischen Ehrenamtskarte, Mitglieder ICOM/ICOMOS, Mitarbeiter der SKD.
Where is the Schloss Hartenfels located?: It is located in Torgau, in the Landkreis Nordsachsen, in Saxony.
Why is the chapel of the Schloss Hartenfels famous?: Because Martin Luther personally consecrated it in 1544, the only such building he inaugurated that had been built specifically for Protestant worship.
Can you see bears at the Schloss Hartenfels?: Yes, a permanently occupied bear enclosure is located within the castle grounds.
Does the Schloss Hartenfels still house an administration?: Yes, part of the building serves as the seat of the Nordsachsen district administration.