Rochsburg Castle

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Schloss Rochsburg stands in Lunzenau (Landkreis Mittelsachsen), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 30, 2026.

Rochsburg Castle stands on a rocky spur encircled on three sides by the Zwickau Mulde, overlooking the village of the same name, now part of Lunzenau in Saxony. Probably founded in the late 12th century, the complex still clearly shows its medieval layout, with a main castle, an outer bailey and two zwingers. Its present Late Gothic and Renaissance appearance mainly reflects building campaigns begun in 1470 and resumed after the 1547 fire, overseen by architects such as Arnold von Westphalia. Visitors can see the chapel of St Anne, with its ribbed vaulting and a Late Renaissance sandstone altar.

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What to know

• The castle sits on a rocky spur surrounded by the river, reached by a bridge across the former moat.
• The medieval complex includes several courtyards and buildings, so visits involve steps and uneven ground.
• The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• No opening hours, prices or accessibility details are given here, so these should be checked before visiting.

Practical information

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Wheelchair access

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Where this château is

Lunzenau · Landkreis Mittelsachsen · Sachsen

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Address

Schloßstraße 1, 09328 Lunzenau-Rochsburg

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Château phone number

+49 37383 803810

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Period of construction

12th century

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Frequently asked

Rochsburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Reduced: €4. Free for: children up to 5 years old, holders of a valid Schlösserland card and the Saxon Family Pass, members of the German Museums Association, holders of the Saxon Honorary Card, as well as every 2nd Saturday of the month, on International Museum Day in May and on Open Monument Day in September.

Where is Rochsburg Castle located?

In Lunzenau, in the Mittelsachsen district of Saxony, on a rocky spur surrounded by the Zwickau Mulde river.

How old is Rochsburg Castle?

It was probably founded in the late 12th century, though its current appearance mainly dates from building work in 1470 and the rebuilding after 1547.

Who rebuilt the castle after the 1547 fire?

The lords Georg, Hugo and Wolf II von Schönburg, who bought the ruined estate and gave it its present form between 1548 and 1553.

What can visitors see inside Rochsburg Castle?

Highlights include the chapel of St Anne with its ribbed vaulting and Late Renaissance sandstone altar, along with the courtyards and buildings of the old fortress.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1300080
• Official website

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