Castle · Goslar · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castle Kaiserhaus in Goslar

Kaiserhaus is a castle in Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany. This place has a story in the app. 14 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 620 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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Story · Kaiserhaus

You're standing at the Imperial Palace of Goslar, at the foot of the Rammelsberg hill. That long Romanesque building in front of you is the Kaiserhaus, the heart of the whole complex. It's the largest and best-preserved secular building from the eleventh century in Germany, about fifty-four metres long and eighteen metres deep. Look at the row of windows on the upper floor. Behind them sat the emperor and his closest circle. Lesser courtiers made do with the hall downstairs.

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Kaiserhaus Goslar: castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Kaiserhaus, also known as the Kaiserpfalz, is a castle in Goslar. German emperors stayed here and held imperial diets, large assemblies about the governance of the empire. It is a large, well-preserved secular building from its time. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emperor Henry IV was born here in 1050. You will find the Castle Kaiserhaus in Goslar at the foot of the Museum World Heritage Site Rammelsberg. Nearby stand monuments: the one to Kaiser Wilhelm I at 44 metres, the one to Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa at 45 metres, and the Spätheimkehrer-Denkmal at 94 metres.

What you can see at the Kaiserhaus

The long building is about 54 metres long and 18 metres deep, and you can see a row of windows along the upper floor. On the south side, the Ulrichskapel is attached to the building by an arcade. Where the car park is now, the great cathedral of Goslar once stood. Only the north portal remains, with old statues and a copy of the imperial throne. Inside, the great hall is painted from floor to ceiling. Hermann Wislicenus created romantic scenes of medieval emperors, and at the highlight Willem I and Bismarck are shown as their successors. An exhibition explains how emperors travelled from palace to palace. You can also see the original bronze imperial throne. Apart from the one in Aken, it is the only medieval imperial throne to survive. In the Ulrichskapel, Henry III lies in stone on his sarcophagus, with a little dog at his feet. Outside, in the palace garden, stands a sculpture by Henry Moore.

Wheelchair access at the Kaiserhaus

The Kaiserhaus is wheelchair accessible, so you can visit the building in a wheelchair. Inside, there is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet, which is useful if you plan to stay for a while. We do not yet have details on opening hours or ticket prices. Please check the website of the Kaiserhaus or the city of Goslar for up-to-date information before you set off. That way, you can be sure it is open and know what a visit costs.

Benches near Kaiserhaus Goslar: toilet and water

The nearest bench is 59 metres away, by the Kaiserpfalzgarten, and there are 68 benches within 500 metres, so you won't have to walk far to sit down for a while. A public toilet near Castle Kaiserhaus in Goslar is 180 metres away, at the Kaiserbleek, and there are 3 public toilets within 500 metres. There is no drinking water point here, so you will need to bring your own. According to our map, there is no water tap within 1 km. If you are cycling, the nearest bike pump is 618 metres away, on the Sommerwohlenstraße, and there are no bike pumps within 500 metres.

Walking and more to see nearby

After your visit, there are more places to see close to the Kaiserhaus for a further walk. At 171 metres you will find the ruin of the Stiftskirche St. Simon und Judas, of which only some remains are still standing. A little further on, at 213 metres, lies the ruin of St. Thomas. Both sites are close enough together to combine in one short walk. If you fancy a longer outing, you can head to the Museum World Heritage Site Rammelsberg, which is 1,475 metres from the Kaiserhaus. The museum offers an audio story, so you can listen to the history of the site during your visit. This way you can combine a loop past the ruins with a visit to a museum.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

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Frequently asked questions

Is there drinking water at the Kaiserhaus in Goslar?

No, according to our map there is no water tap within 1 km of the Kaiserhaus. Bring your own water.

Is there a toilet at the Kaiserhaus in Goslar?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 180 metres away, at Kaiserbleek. There are 3 public toilets within 500 metres, and the Kaiserhaus itself has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Are there benches near the Kaiserhaus in Goslar?

Yes, the nearest bench is 59 metres away, at Kaiserpfalzgarten. There are 68 benches within 500 metres.

Is the Kaiserhaus in Goslar wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Kaiserhaus is wheelchair accessible. The toilet inside is also wheelchair accessible.

How long is the Kaiserhaus in Goslar?

The Kaiserhaus is about 54 metres long and 18 metres deep. It is the largest and best-preserved secular building of its time.

What is there to see in the Kaiserhaus in Goslar?

Inside the Kaiserhaus you can see the great hall with paintings of medieval emperors by Hermann Wislicenus and the original bronze imperial throne. There is also an exhibition about emperors who travelled from one imperial palace to another.