Delitzsch Things to Do

One of two watchtowers that are part of the town's defence lines, built in 1396.
Till 1890 a watchman lived on its top.

The tower can be climbed on Sundays in summer. A gallery and a historical shoemaker's workshop can be seen inside.
Opening hours: May-October Sun 13-18

One of the two watchtowers that were part of the town's defence lines.
A watchman used to live in the rooms on top of the tower.

In summer the tower can be climbed. Opening hours: May-October Sun 13-17

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In the 18th century the so called "Postmeilensäulen" were erected all over Saxony. The pillars show the distances to surrounding towns. Distances are given in hours, a measure meaning the distance a post carriage was supposed to complete in one hour, not actual travel times.

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The museum consists of the apartment of the Duchess Widow and some exhibitions on the history of the town. Besides, visitors can enjoy the view from the tower.

The apartment isn't completely preserved (because of the palace's later use as a prison) but some of the original furniture is still there.

The so called "Kuhfuß" (cow foot, photo 5) served as a drinking vessel. When a new member of the town council was elected he had to empty it - the thing holds 2 litres of beer. Cheers!

Opening hours: Tues-Fri and Sun 10-12 and 14-17, Sat 14-17. Entrance fee 2,50 €.

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The palace was built as a gothic castle in the late 14th century by Markgraf Wilhelm of Meißen. In the late 17th century it was modernized and redecorated in baroque style. Two widowed Duchesses of Sachsen-Merseburg inhabited it between 1692 and 1734. Later it served for administrative purposes, after 1860 as a prison for women.

The garden has been reconstructed in baroque style with the typical short boxwood hedges and coloured gravel.

Now the palace contains a museum (see tip), the tourist information office and the civil registry office.

Opening hours of museum and tourist information: Tue-Fri and Sun 10-12 and 14-17, Sat 14-17, closed Mon.

The western tower of the former city wall was built between 1394 - 1396. It has a height of 39 m (128 ft). Today it is a museum of art.
When I was here the museum was closed and I was not able to climb the tower. You better go any other day then MOnday as most museums are closed that day.

The castle was first built as fortress between 1389-1390. Around 1550 it was remodeled to a Renaissance castle. It is still surrounded by the ditch which was dried out. Between 1689 and 1696, in the Thirty-Years-War, it was used as residence of the Duke of Merseburg's widow. She created the beautiful garden behind the castle. In the 19th century the castle was used as prison asnd since 1900 it has hosted a museum.

About the museum

About the castle

This building at Breite Strasse was erected in 1583 and is, concerning to the inhabitants of Delitzsch, the most beautiful building in town. The magnificent gable makes this Renaissance building unique in the street. It is not open to public and cannot be visited.