From castle to castle through Saale-Unstrut
Embedded in dreamlike landscapes, a castle-monastery-castle excursion offers wonderful historical and Romanesque insights into the Saale and Unstrut rivers.
The Eckartsburg
Start your day trip as the Landgrave of Thuringia and climb up the mighty keep of the romantic Castle complex in Eckartsberga. From there you can let your gaze wander far into the countryside and get an overview of Eckartsburg Castle. First mentioned in 1134, a small inner courtyard and a castle restaurant invite you to linger. Romanesque elements always draw the eye there.
Contact
Eckartsburg
An der Finne Municipality
House of the Guest / Tourist Information
Citizen's garden 1
06647 Bath Bibra
T 034465 701912
www.vgem-finne.de
Memleben Monastery and Imperial Palace
Across the Finne mountain range you reach the Unstruttal and immerse yourself in the everyday life of a medieval monastery in Memleben. At the place where King Henry I and Emperor Otto the Great died, the development of architectural styles from Romanesque to Gothic can be easily understood through the remains of two monastery churches (10th and 13th century). A late Romanesque crypt in particular is an insider's tip here. A midday snack or a piece of homemade cake from the monastery shop provides refreshment for the onward journey to the mightiest castle complex on the Saale and Unstrut rivers.
Contact
Memleben Monastery and Imperial Palace Museum
Thomas-Müntzer-Strasse 48
06642 Imperial Palace OT Memleben
info@kloster-memleben.de
www.kloster-memleben.de
Opening hours
March 15 to October 31.
daily 10.00 to 18.00 hours
11/01 to 03/14.
10.00 to 16.00 hours
outdoor only
Querfurt Castle
Arrived at Querfurt Castle, a magnificent castle complex presents itself to you. As the largest castle in Central Germany, it even surpasses the famous Wartburg in Eisenach seven times in size. The oldest components date back to the 9th century. The castle church is particularly recommended for Romanesque pilgrims.
Contact
Querfurt Castle
06268 Cross ford
burg.querfurt@saalekreis.de
www. burg-querfurt.com
Opening hours
November - March
Monday closed
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
April - October
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 -18:00
