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.

Wernigerode Castle

Wernigerode

Visit

Hours to be confirmed

Book a visit

You are leaving for the château’s own website

See guided tours and skip-the-line tickets tooTickets via our partner GetYourGuide, affiliate link

Where: Wernigerode

Hours and prices not verified at the source yet.Check on the official website

Schloss Wernigerode stands in Wernigerode (Landkreis Harz), in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

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.

Written from Wernigerode Castle

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.

Where this château is

Wernigerode · Landkreis Harz · Sachsen-Anhalt

Map of the area around Schloss Wernigerode

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Wernigerode, Landkreis Harz

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

Get directions View on a map

Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Sachsen-Anhalt

In pictures

Frequently asked

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.