Schloss Netzschkau

About the museum

The castle was built around 1492 on behalf of Caspar Metzsch, who had considerable influence at the Saxon court. It is one of the first Saxon residential castles to put comfort and representation ahead of defensive fortifications. The Metzsch family continued to live at the neighboring Mylau Castle and sold the castle in 1578. Later Hans Ernst Bose acquired it. His son Carol expanded the house in the 17th century with two wings and a chapel, and had the ceilings decorated with stucco.

In the 19th century the castle belonged to the Counts of Schönburg-Glauchau, who laid out an English landscape park. In 1944 the town of Netzschkau bought the castle and park. The building then fell into decay: in 1947 the ceiling of the concert hall collapsed, in 1953 the dilapidated wings were demolished, and other buildings followed. The core building from around 1492, with a round tower and a square tower, survived.

Volunteers have secured the castle since 1964, it was renovated in the 1990s, and since 1998 the Förderverein Schloss Netzschkau (friends' association) has looked after its use. On display are largely original furnished rooms, very early forms of stamped stucco, a 4.10-meter-high Baroque tiled stove, a coat-of-arms cabinet, a gilded coffered ceiling and finds from excavations.

Highlights

• One of the first Saxon residential castles, with Late Gothic stepped gables
• Rare Baroque stamped stucco in several rooms
• Baroque tiled stove, 4.10 meters high
• Largely original furnished rooms
• Archaeological finds from the castle grounds

Operated by

Förderverein Schloss Netzschkau e.V.

Admission & discounts

A surcharge may apply for special exhibitions and special services.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

For children there are treasure hunts and themed events. Children up to 12 years pay €0.50.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A72, exit Treuen or Reichenbach; at the roundabout in Netzschkau, follow the signs toward the castle. The castle lies directly next to the church, not far from the market.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

For events, the castle café in the vaulted cellar, the concert hall and the fencing hall (Fechtboden) are available. The historic wedding room is used for weddings.

Plan your visit