Rudolstadt Attractions

In the middle Saale valley, surrounded by wooded hills, is the former princely capital of Rudolstadt, with Schloss Heidecksburg looming over it. Wilhelm von Humboldt called this "one of the most beautiful spots in Germany".

Schloss Heidecksburg

Above the Saale River and the town of Rudolstadt rears Schloss Heidecksburg, a magnificent Baroque palace built by the Counts of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt from 1737 onwards. It now houses a museum and art gallery.
With its harmonious combination of architecture, paintings, sculpture and furniture it is one of the finest examples of European Rococo.

Address

Schloss Heidecksburg
Schlossbezirk 1
D-07407 Rudolstadt
Germany

http://www.heidecksburg.de/index_eng.htm

Hours

April 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close		18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

November 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Old Town

In Rudolstadt's old town stands Schloss Ludwigsburg (1734), a Baroque palace with a handsome banqueting hall.

Town Church

The Town Church in Rudolstadt is a hall-church rebuilt in Late Renaissance style in the 17th C, retaining many Late Gothic features.

Traditional and Folk Art Museum

In Rudolstadt's Heinrich Heine Park is an open-air museum (peasant houses of the 17th-20th centuries).
Rudolstadt is home to the Traditional and Folk Art Museum.

Address

Traditional and Folk Art Museum
Gross Wiese 2
D-07407 Rudolstadt
Germany

http://www.heidecksburg.de/bauernhauser.htm

Hours

March 31 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00
Close			18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00