Rochlitz Castle has idyllically been sitting enthroned for more than 1,000 years above the Zwickauer Mulde River between Leipzig and Chemnitz – and, still today, the majestic building is a true visitor attraction. Discover Rochlitz Castle and immerse yourself in its changeful history.
Contact
Rochlitz Castle
Sörnziger Weg 1 | 09306 Rochlitz
Property of State Palaces, Castles and Gardens of Saxony, non profit
+49 (0) 3737 4923-10
rochlitz@schloesserland-sachsen.de
- Opening hours
- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Sunday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Closed on Mondays, except public holidays (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
- Last admission 1 hour before museum closing time
- Dogs are not allowed in the museum
Subject to change.
Visits to Rochlitz Castle with the "SchlösserlandCARD" or the State Family Pass are not possible on 15 & 16 March, 1 May, 12 October, 7 & 8 November and 13 & 14 December 2025 due to special events.
Admission prices
- Full rate :
- 8,00 EUR
- Reduced rate : i
- 7,00 EUR
- Children aged 6-16 :
- 1,00 EUR
- Groups ab 15 Personen p.p.:
- 7,00 EUR
- Free entry : i
- 0,00 EUR
- Groups Schulklassen p.p.:
- 1,00 EUR
- Full rate Eintritt Kombiticket Schloss Rochlitz & Burg Gnandstein (3 Tage gültig ab Erwerb):
- 11,00 EUR
- Reduced rate Ermäßigter Eintritt Kombiticket Schloss Rochlitz & Burg Gnandstein (3 Tage gültig ab Erwerb): i
- 9,00 EUR
Day tickets can be purchased conveniently at the museum ticket office in cash or by card.
State Family Pass:
Exceptions to the validity of the State Family Pass apply to events, special exhibitions and guided tours.
Adventure offers and guided tours:
Bookings are possible all year round (except January) by appointment, even when the museum is closed. You can find a selection for young and old here.
Reduced admission for refugees
For a moment of peace and distraction, refugees receive reduced admission to Saxony's most beautiful castles, palaces and parks. More information
Benefits with the schloesserlandCARD
Permanent exhibition
Free admission to the permanent exhibition
Special exhibition
Reduced rates apply to enter special exhibition
Arrival & map
Next City: Chemnitz (37 km)
Arrival information:
Nearest city: Chemnitz (37 km)
How to get there:
By public transport
· By train to Geithain, Narsdorf, Mittweida or Erlau. From there, Rochlitz is within easy reach by bus. For further information about bus connections, please, go to www.vms-mobil.de
By car
· via A4, exit Chemnitz- Ost, continue along Federal Road B107
· via A14, exit Döbeln-Nord, continue along Federal Roads B169 and B175
· via A72, exit Rochlitz, continue along Federal Road B175
Parking
There are parking facilities close to the castle, at Mühlplatz in close vicinity to the castle and in the »Uferstraße« carpark near the Mulde River bridge at the end of the town towards Mittweida.
Tour buses may also park in the »Uferstraße« carpark near the Mulde River bridge.
