Albrechtsburg Castle - Trendsetter since 1471

HOW TO GET HERE A4: Take the Siebenlehn exit and continue on the B 101 or take the Wilsdruff exit A13: Take the Radeburg exit | A14: Take the Nossen-Ost exit Conveniently and quickly from Dresden to Meissen: · with the S-Bahn [train] (S1) to Meissen station every 30 minutes, follow the path to the Meissen bus station and take the city bus C to the Meissen Altstadtbrücke bus stop [old town bridge] · with the car from Dresden taking the B 6 to Meissen or take advantage of the offers of Saechsische Dampfschiffahrt: · during peak season the steamboat will depart from the Dresden-Terrassenufer dock daily at 09:45 (cruise no. 21 / 1) and at 16:30 (cruise no. 22 / 2)

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Graphik: P.ink Anja Wilcke Pictures: Jörg Schöner / Sylvio Dittrich / Frank Höhler 12/2014

OPENING HOURS March to October: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 November to February: daily from 10:00 to 17:00 closed on 24 / 25 December | 1 January from 11:00 to 16:00 Please visit our café and the museum shop.

TRENDSETTER SINCE 1471 Discover Germany´s oldest castle

PARKING FACILITIES There are car parks below the castle hill and next to the lift in the parking garage on Meisastraße and along the Elbe river with direct access to the castle via the castle park steps on Leipziger Straße.

CITY TOUR April to October every 30 minutes between the porcelain manufactory, the old town and the castle hill.

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Meissen Albrechtsburg Castle

ADMISSION FEES Entrance fee 8,00 € Reduced entrance fee 4,00 € 2 adults and up to 4 children 18,00 € 1 adults and up to 2 children 10,00 € Group rate (15 people and more) | Group rate school parties (10 people and more) 6,50 € | 3,00 € Guide (plus entrance fee) 1 h | 1,5 h 3,00 € | 4,50 € Audioguide (DE, EN, FR, IT, CZ, PL, RU, also for children) free Sign language guide free Holders of the Dresden-Card will receive 10 % off the full admission fee.

For events and special guided tours, special admission fees apply. For special events, additional fees may apply for advance booking.

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Albrechtsburg Castle!

The Meissen Albrechtsburg, Germany’s oldest castle, rises majestically above the Elbe River valley. Its walls bear witness to the power and cultural legacy of its former sovereigns, the margraves of Meissen.

Meissen Albrechtsburg Castle

The representative castle building was erected in the late 15th century, supervised by master builder Arnold von Westfalen. The masterly edifice was a trendsetter in its time, whose architectural solutions and concepts of design still impress us today. Join visitors from all over the world in marveling at the outstanding features of architecture in the shape of the widely arched curtain windows, deeply recessed cellular vaulting and the filigree spiral staircase.

EXPERIENCE MEISSEN® Sshow workshops, artCAMPUS & museum

Room in the Chapel Tower

From the early 18th century, the castle was again setting trends that took effect far beyond Saxon borders: Only two years after Johann Friedrich Böttger had worked out the creation of porcelain, in 1710, the first European porcelain manufactory moved in by decree of Augustus the Strong. In the course of more than 150 years, true pieces of art were created in the castle, and it was from Meissen that the “White Gold” set out on its triumphant march through Europe and around the world.

Still today, Meissen Albrechtsburg Castle is in the vanguard - this time as a museum. Join us and embark on an exciting tour of discovery. Historical exhibits and virtual installations present the cradle of Saxony in its pioneering role. Thereby, the exhibition itself is setting high standards: Interactive media terminals, an overwhelming exhibition architecture and fascinating exhibits whisk visitors away on a journey back in time through the history of Meissen Alb­ rechtsburg Castle, the »Trendsetter since 1471«.

Boettger presents the Grand Arcanum to Augustus the Strong, mural from Paul Kießling in Albrechtsburg Castle

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MEISSEN® Boutique & MEISSEN® Outlet

ENJOY MEISSEN® Café MEISSEN®

Exclusive insights into a 300-year-old-success story The MEISSEN® Manufactory has been producing exclusive porcelains epitomising all that is passionate, unique and abiding for over 300 years now in the city of Meissen near Dresden. The House of MEISSEN® combines demonstration workshops, exhibitions, shopping and culinary delights at Cafe MEISSEN® to make world-famous Meissen Porcelain® a great experience.

Opening details: daily throughout the year (except 24, 25 and 26 Dec) 9am to 6pm (1 May to 31 Oct) 9am to 5pm (1 Nov to 30 Apr) 10am to 4pm (31 Dec and 1 Jan)

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Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH Talstraße 9, D-01662 Meißen, Germany Fon +49(0)3521/ 468 – 208 www.meissen.com museum@meissen.com