--- title: "Wernigerode Castle" url: "https://www.braunlage.de/en/poi/wernigerode-castle" description: "Harz without Wernigerode Castle® - then I wasn't there. The first castle was built around 1110, the oldest preserved parts date back to the 14th/15th century. It was remodelled in the late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Between 1862 and 1885, the complex was finally extended by the Blankenburg master builder Carl Frühling to create a complete work of art in the historicist style. In the residential palace, you can visit the originally furnished rooms of the high nobility from the time before the First World War. Thematically designed halls explain the cultural, intellectual and social history of the 19th century. In addition, high-calibre special exhibitions on the cultural and art history of the 19th century are held,Podcast \"Der Harz hinter den Kulissen\" with Katrin Dziekan, the castle's curator, about Wernigerode Castle as a film set." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/203269/73f10e62d678809cf5512107636e85a47518f874e46b52ac0961d05d750174c1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Braunlage - Das Herz im Harz > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Wernigerode Castle ================== - Castle - Historical structure - Castle museum/Schlossmuseum Fairytale castle or haunted castle? One might say that this beautifully situated castle, mysteriously changes its appearance with the weather! Harz without Wernigerode Castle® - then I wasn't there. The first castle was built around 1110, the oldest preserved parts date back to the 14th/15th century. It was remodelled in the late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Between 1862 and 1885, the complex was finally extended by the Blankenburg master builder Carl Frühling to create a complete work of art in the historicist style. In the residential palace, you can visit the originally furnished rooms of the high nobility from the time before the First World War. Thematically designed halls explain the cultural, intellectual and social history of the 19th century. In addition, high-calibre special exhibitions on the cultural and art history of the 19th century are held, **, the castle's curator, about Wernigerode Castle as a film set.** Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Easter-October: daily 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, last admission 5.30 pm November-Easter: Tue-Fri: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, last admission 4.30 pm Sat + Sun + holidays: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm, last admission 5.30 pm Read more Price info adult: 9,00 € children (6-14 years): 4,50 € children (up to 6 years): free Read more Accessibility **Travel for Everyone**partial available Read more Directions & Parking facilities car park "Altstadt/Schloss": Shuttle with the castle train Read more More information Special tours can also be booked in German, English and French by prior arrangement. Audio guide and digital tour in German Regular shuttle from the flower clock near the town hall by Bimmelbahn, from the parking lot "Altstadt/Schloss" by Schlossbahn Read more Author Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.Marktstraße 45 D-38640 Goslar Organization Harzer Tourismusverband e.V. License (master data) Harzer Tourismusverband e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Castle - Historical site - Panoramas - Tours 44.23 km - Bicycle 27.00 km - Bicycle 19.48 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Schloß Wernigerode GmbH** Am Schloss 1 38855 Wernigerode