Attraction · Wernigerode · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Wernigerode Castle

Wernigerode Castle is an attraction in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. This place has a story in the app. 16 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 870 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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Story · Wernigerode Castle

You're standing at Wernigerode Castle, high on a slope above the town, on the edge of the Harz mountains. Take a good look at the towers, the pointed roofs and that mix of half-timbering and stone. Does it remind you of a fairy-tale castle? You're not wrong. In style it's a lot like Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. Yet the castle only got this look at the end of the nineteenth century.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: 24/7
Wheelchair: Partly accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Wernigerode Castle: a fairytale castle in Saxony-Anhalt

Wernigerode Castle is a popular attraction in Wernigerode. The castle stands high on a slope at the edge of the Harz and looks like something from a fairytale. It is known for its mix of half-timbering and stone, with pointed roofs and towers. You will find it in the town of Wernigerode. Nearby are the Hermann-von-Hoff-Gedenkstein memorial, the Theobaldikapelle and the Unsern Helden memorial.

Sights inside Wernigerode Castle

Inside, you will find portraits of Juliana von Stolberg and her parents. She once lived here and later became the mother of Willem van Oranje. Paintings and photographs also show the visits of Wilhelm II. The chapel was consecrated in 1883 on the site of an older chapel. Inside, you can see built-in galleries and a choir with colourful stained-glass windows.

Renovations and restoration of Wernigerode Castle

The castle was badly damaged during the war, and the counts had to move to Ilsenburg for a time. In 1710, Christian Ernst had the building rebuilt as a palace, and he ruled for 61 years. Later, Otto of Stolberg-Wernigerode had the castle extensively remodelled, with half-timbering and natural stone. This work was finished in 1893. Count Otto was a politician and served as vice-chancellor under Bismarck. Kaiser Wilhelm II also came to visit the castle.

Opening times, tickets and accessibility at Wernigerode Castle

According to OpenStreetMap, Wernigerode Castle is open 24/7. You can find more information about the castle on the official website, schloss-wernigerode.de. The site has details on how to visit the castle, including the opening times and tickets, as well as information on current activities on the grounds. The grounds are partly accessible by wheelchair. Use the website to plan your visit to the castle.

Benches, toilet and drinking water near Wernigerode Castle

You will find a public toilet 36 metres from Schloss Wernigerode, on Am Schloß. It is free to use and has a baby changing table. There are benches close to Schloss Wernigerode for a rest. The nearest bench is 20 metres away, also on Am Schloß, and within 500 metres you will find 94 benches in total. For drinking water near Schloss Wernigerode, you will need to walk a bit further. The nearest tap is 872 metres away, on Kohlgartenstraße. There are no drinking water taps within a radius of 500 metres.

Walks and points of interest around Wernigerode Castle

Several places to visit can be found near the castle. The Hermann-von-Hoff-Gedenkstein memorial is 202 metres away. A little further on, at 306 metres, you can visit the Theobaldikapelle attraction. There are also several memorials in the area. You will find the Unsern Helden 1914 - 1918 memorial at 327 metres, and another memorial at 334 metres. The 1866 memorial stands 347 metres away. At 456 metres, you can walk to the Liebfrauenkirche attraction at Wernigerode Castle.