Eike-von-Repgow-Museum
Information center and museum in the Eike-von-Repgow village of Reppichau, centered on the author of the Sachsenspiegel and the art project in the village.
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About the museum
Reppichau in Saxony-Anhalt is considered the place of origin of the Eike von Repgow family. The family is first mentioned in a document in 1156, when two of its members appear as witnesses at a provincial court. Little is known about Eike himself: he appears as a witness in several documents, and his lifetime is estimated at around 1180 to 1235.
His fame rests on the Sachsenspiegel, the most important law book of the High Middle Ages and at the same time the oldest major prose work in the German language. Jurisdiction according to this book persisted in some regions, such as Anhalt, Schleswig and Thuringia, until the introduction of the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch around 1900.
The Eike von Repgow friends' association wants to make this heritage visible in the village. It looks after the Eike-von-Repgow-Platz on Elsnigker Straße, where sculptures and pictures show scenes from the Sachsenspiegel, as well as the Eike-von-Repgow-Haus in the former mill. The central point of contact for visitors is the information center "Spegel der Sassen", with the Rittersaal (Knights' Hall) and Kaisersaal (Emperors' Hall); from there, guided tours of the village and the church are also arranged.
Highlights
- Information center "Spegel der Sassen"
- Sachsenspiegel art project with sculptures and pictures in the village
- Eike-von-Repgow-Haus in the former mill
- Rittersaal and Kaisersaal
- Guided tours of the village and the church
Permanent exhibitions
- Informationszentrum „Spegel der Sassen“ – Point of contact of the Eike-von-Repgow village, with information on Eike von Repgow and the Sachsenspiegel, as well as the Rittersaal and Kaisersaal.
- Eike-von-Repgow-Haus (Mühle) – Exhibition space in the former mill that presents the preservation of culture, tradition and local heritage, as well as the history of the land and region.
- Kunstprojekt Sachsenspiegel – Sculptures and pictures from the Sachsenspiegel at the Eike-von-Repgow-Platz and at other places in the village.
- Operated by
- Förderverein Eike von Repgow e. V. Reppichau
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Seniors and young people up to 18 years |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Children up to 14 free. |
| Seniors | €1Seniors. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €4 per personPrice per person for a guided tour, for groups of 15 or more. |
| Rittersaal (Knights' Hall) | €0.50 |
| Kaisersaal (Emperors' Hall) | €1.50 |
| Guided tour (adults) | €5Seniors and young people up to 18 years €4, children up to 14 free. |
The admission prices apply to the mill or museum; the Rittersaal and Kaisersaal are charged separately.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bahnhof Elsnigk
Reppichau is about 1.5 km from the Köthen–Dessau railway line; the nearest station is in the neighboring village of Elsnigk.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the village and the church are possible; groups register at the information center. |
