Wernigerode Castle

To make a day of it

Schloss Wernigerode stands in Wernigerode (Landkreis Harz), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 3, 2026.

Set on a hilltop above the town of Wernigerode in the Harz, this Schloss owes its present appearance to a late 19th century rebuilding that wrapped much older foundations, dating back to the 12th century, in half timbered, neo romantic turrets. Seat of the counts of Wernigerode and later of Stolberg-Wernigerode, it passed through Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque phases before that final overhaul. The interior now functions as a museum, with staterooms including the so called royal rooms and furnished halls in Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist styles.

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What to know

• The Schloss stands on a wooded hilltop above Wernigerode, so reaching it means climbing on foot or using suitable transport.
• The interior is set up as a museum, with rooms furnished in several successive historical styles.
• The property is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony-Anhalt.
• No opening hours, prices or visit duration are given here, so these should be checked separately before visiting.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Visitor parking "Altstadt/Schloss" (no parking directly at the Schloss)

Barrier-free access is currently not possible. Due to temporary, extensive construction work in the access area of the Schlossinnenring, a visit for visitors with reduced mobility is not possible until approximately 23 October 2026.

Where this château is

Wernigerode · Landkreis Harz · Sachsen-Anhalt

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Address

Wernigerode, Landkreis Harz

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

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen-Anhalt

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Frequently asked

Wernigerode Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €9. Child: €4.50. Reduced: €8. Free for: children under 6 years.

How old is Wernigerode Castle?

Its foundations date back to the early 12th century, though the current appearance results from a rebuilding completed at the end of the 19th century.

Who built Wernigerode Castle?

The first fortress was built by Count Adalbert of Wernigerode, and Count Otto zu Stolberg-Wernigerode later oversaw the major 19th century transformation.

Can you visit the inside of Wernigerode Castle?

Yes, the interior houses a museum with rooms furnished in various historical styles.

Is Wernigerode Castle a protected monument?

It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Saxony-Anhalt.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q538989
• Official website

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