Mosigkau

Palace and palace garden

Mosigkau Palace is unique in the Garden Realm of Dessau-Wörlitz: As a charming example of Rococo architecture, it captivates with its elegant but also playful design. The building exudes a special lightness, with magnificent jewellery combined with a harmonious, symmetrical structure – both outside and inside.

History

Pearl of the Rococo

The history of the palace begins with a generous gesture by Prince Leopold I of Anhalt-Dessau, better known as the “Old Dessauer”. He gave his favourite daughter Anna Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Dessau the estates on which the castle was built from 1752 onwards as her summer residence.

The construction work was supervised by Christian Friedrich Damm, but there are indications that the designs may have been created by the famous Prussian architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff. It is therefore no surprise that Mosigkau Palace was often affectionately referred to as the ‘little Sanssouci’.

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What to expect

A guest of Anna Wilhelmine

Visit to the palace

The interiors of the palace exude an elegant opulence, which is reflected in the many details – from ornate stucco work to sumptuous furniture and precious wall coverings. It is a place that perfectly captures the spirit of Rococo and offers an impressive view of the world of the 18th century. You shouldn’t miss it.

Opening hours and guided tours 2026

March 21 to April 30, 2026
Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00

1 May to 30 September 2026
Tues–Sun, public holidays 10:00–17:00

October 1 to November 1, 2026
Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00

You can take a self-guided tour of the Picture Gallery and the private collections at any time during opening hours. Tip: Use the Gartenreich app to learn more about the artworks in the palace.

Guided tours of the palace: 10:00, 12:00, 16:00
Grand tour of the palace: 2:00 p.m.
Family tour: Sun 14:00

Combined palace and park tour:
Daily except Monday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

 

Prices

Participation in a guided tour€ 9.00, reduced € 7.00

Individual tour of the gallery hall and cabinets
€6.00, reduced rate €5.00*

Children up to 16 years of age accompanied by an adult free of charge

Guided tours outside opening hours are possible by appointment at special conditions.

Discounts
for groups of 15 or more
Students up to the age of 25, trainees, unemployed, severely disabled (accompanying person free), holders of Dessau-Roßlau volunteer cards

Further conditions
Guided tours for school classes (max. 3 accompanying persons) and
Guided tours for student groups (max. 1 accompanying person, art history, history, restoration, horticulture etc. from all universities and universities of applied sciences) € 3.00 per person

Combined tickets

3-castle ticket
You can choose between the castles in Oranienbaum, Mosigkau, Luisium and the Gothic House in Wörlitz (valid for an entire season).
€19.00

Further information

Schloss Mosigkau
Knobelsdorffallee 2–3
D-06847 Dessau-Roßlau
OT Mosigkau
Telefon +49 (0) 3 40.50 25 57 21
schloss-mosigkau@gartenreich.de

In the palace park

Pleasure walk

Here you can let yourself drift in peace and enjoy the little surprises that the palace garden has in store. Magnificent flower beds in summer, elegant orangeries at the main entrance, an amusing maze, a hidden fish pond and an area converted into an English landscape garden invite you to stroll, discover and dream.

Opening hours 2026

The garden is open all year round and is accessible free of charge. Please note the evening closing times.

April to October
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

December to February
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November and March
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

In the event of weather events, closures may take place at short notice. There is a limited winter service.

Guided tours of the park 2026

Combined castle and park tour:
daily except Mon and Sun at 11:00 a.m.

Tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement at special rates.

Gartenreich-App

With the Gartenreich app, you can experience Mosigkau Palace Park and its history in a whole new, digital way. It’s the perfect companion for your next visit.

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Digital unterwegs

Marvel at masterpieces

52 paintings have been waiting to be examined closely in the gallery hall for centuries. Top-class works of Flemish and Dutch painting are presented here close together in the original Baroque hanging, including paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Brueghel the Elder and Anthonis van Dyck.

How wonderful that you can move through the enchanting hall at your own pace, discover details and listen to the stories of the artworks and their painters – via app!  Explore the picture gallery of Mosigkau Palace: Install app

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    Touristinformation

    in the kitchen building at Wörlitz Palace
    Kirchgasse 35, D-06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
    Phone +49 (0) 3 49 05.3 10 09
    info@welterbe-gartenreich.de
    www.welterbe-gartenreich.de

    Opening hours 2026

    January to March 20, November, December:
    Mon to Fri 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

    21. March to November 1:
    Mon to Thu, Sun, public holidays 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Fri and Sat 9:30 am to 5:00 pm