Neu-Augustusburg Castle

To make a day of it

Schloss Neu-Augustusburg stands in Weißenfels (Burgenlandkreis), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 25, 2026.

Overlooking the town of Weißenfels in Saxony-Anhalt, Schloss Neu-Augustusburg was home to a line of Saxe-Weissenfels dukes between 1680 and 1746. This early Baroque palace counts among central Germany's largest of its kind, and its Schlosskirche St. Trinitatis still displays painted interiors by Johann Oswald Harms, regarded as some of the finest Baroque church decoration in central Europe. A museum dating back to 1964, the Museum Weißenfels, now occupies the building and presents both the duchy's history and the town's shoemaking heritage. The castle terrace offers views out over the town.

Written from Schloss Neu-Augustusburg

What to know

• The museum occupies the building and covers both the history of the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels and local shoemaking craft.
• The Schlosskirche St. Trinitatis, built into the palace, is one of the main reasons to visit.
• Several wings of the castle have been under restoration for years, which may limit access to some areas.
• The Schlosskeller, formerly used for concerts and events, is closed to visitors.
• The castle terrace offers a view over the town of Weißenfels.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

The château is accessible via 3 steps only, the château chapel via 5 steps only. All rooms and facilities available to visitors are accessible only by stairs. There is no public toilet designed for people with disabilities.

Where this château is

Weißenfels · Burgenlandkreis · Sachsen-Anhalt

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Zeitzer Str. 4, 06667 Weißenfels

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

Get directionsView on a map

Château phone number

+49 3443 370400

CallCopy

The safest check before setting off: today’s hours, guided-tour availability, where to park.

4.3 / 5from 718 Google reviews

Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Base map © IGN, Géoplateforme

In pictures

Frequently asked

Neu-Augustusburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €4. Free for: children and young people up to 18 years old; members of various museum associations; every last Wednesday of the month for all visitors; companions of severely disabled persons; members of the Weißenfels volunteer fire brigade; press card holders; members of the Förderverein and Musikverein.

What can you see at Schloss Neu-Augustusburg?

The town museum, the Schlosskirche St. Trinitatis with its original painted interior, and the terrace with views over Weißenfels.

Is Schloss Neu-Augustusburg still a residence?

No, it stopped being a residence after the duchy ended in 1746 and later served as a barracks, a detention camp and now a museum.

What is the connection between this castle and Bach or Handel?

Johann Sebastian Bach composed and performed several cantatas here for the Dukes of Saxe-Weissenfels, and the young Georg Friedrich Handel is said to have shown his musical talent at the palace.

Has the castle been fully restored?

No, restoration has proceeded in stages since 1993 and some wings remain under renovation.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2242580
• Official website

Within an hour’s drive

• Schloss Burgwerben (Burgwerben Castle)Weißenfels · Burgenlandkreis
• Schloss Goseck (Goseck Castle)Goseck · Burgenlandkreis
• Burg SchönburgSchönburg · Burgenlandkreis
• Schloss Bonau (Bonau Castle)Teuchern · Burgenlandkreis
• Schloss Lützen (Lützen Castle)Lützen · Burgenlandkreis
• Schloss FranklebenBraunsbedra · Saalekreis

The most visited in this department — Burgenlandkreis

• Schloss Goseck (Goseck Castle)Goseck · Burgenlandkreis
• Schloss Nebra (Nebra Castle)Nebra · Burgenlandkreis
• Burg Nebra (Nebra Castle)Nebra · Burgenlandkreis
• Burg SchönburgSchönburg · Burgenlandkreis