{"id":11455,"date":"2022-01-04T14:32:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T13:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welterbe-gartenreich.de\/garden-realm-dessau-woerlitz\/castle-und-castle-park-mosigkau\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:43:36","slug":"mosigkau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.welterbe-gartenreich.de\/en\/unesco-world-heritage-site\/mosigkau\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosigkau"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mosigkau Palace is unique in the Garden Realm of Dessau-W\u00f6rlitz: 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 \u2013 both outside and inside.<\/p>\n

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History<\/div>

Pearl of the Rococo<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2018little Sanssouci\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”gondola rides” woodmart_css_id=”61c0f77fc8a31″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Come on in!” color=”black” el_class=”welterbe-abschnitt-ueberschrift”][vc_custom_heading text=”What to expect” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”appear” el_class=”welterbe-abschnitt-beschreibung”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row woodmart_css_id=”61c0887e718b1″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″ el_id=”Public guided tours of the park”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”welterbe-akkordion-container hell” woodmart_css_id=”65c0af331c0d3″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NWMwYWYzMzFjMGQzIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t\t

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A guest of Anna Wilhelmine<\/div>

Visit to the palace<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The interiors of the palace exude an elegant opulence, which is reflected in the many details \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_single_image image=”18147″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” c_icon=”triangle” c_position=”right” collapsible_all=”true” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” el_class=”welterbe-akkordion”][vc_tta_section title=”Opening hours and guided tours 2026″ tab_id=”1646388310407-665264ad-1e5c”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

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March 21 to April 30, 2026<\/strong>
\nSat, Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00<\/p>\n

1 May to 30 September 2026<\/strong>
\nTues\u2013Sun, public holidays 10:00\u201317:00<\/p>\n

October 1 to November 1, 2026<\/strong>
\nSat, Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00<\/p>\n

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

Guided tours of the palace<\/strong>: 10:00, 12:00, 16:00
\nGrand tour of the palace<\/strong>: 2:00 p.m.
\nFamily tour<\/strong>: Sun 14:00<\/p>\n

Combined palace and park tour:<\/strong>
\nDaily except Monday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Prices” tab_id=”1698848563096-a5b7ad71-6f2a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Participation in a guided tour<\/strong>\u20ac 9.00, reduced \u20ac 7.00<\/p>\n

Individual tour of the gallery hall and cabinets<\/strong>
\n\u20ac6.00, reduced rate \u20ac5.00*<\/p>\n

Children up to 16 years of age accompanied by an adult free of charge<\/p>\n

Guided tours outside opening hours are possible by appointment at special conditions.<\/p>\n

Discounts
\n<\/strong>for groups of 15 or more
\nStudents up to the age of 25, trainees, unemployed, severely disabled (accompanying person free), holders of Dessau-Ro\u00dflau volunteer cards<\/p>\n

Further conditions <\/strong>
\nGuided tours for school classes (max. 3 accompanying persons) and
\nGuided tours for student groups (max. 1 accompanying person, art history, history, restoration, horticulture etc. from all universities and universities of applied sciences) \u20ac 3.00 per person[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Combined tickets” tab_id=”1646388310485-81533784-8afb”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]3-castle ticket<\/strong>
\nYou can choose between the castles in Oranienbaum, Mosigkau, Luisium and the Gothic House in W\u00f6rlitz (valid for an entire season).
\n\u20ac19.00[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Further information” tab_id=”1646388310559-69e7888f-d283″][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Schloss Mosigkau
\nKnobelsdorffallee 2\u20133
\nD-06847 Dessau-Ro\u00dflau
\nOT Mosigkau
\nTelefon +49 (0) 3 40.50 25 57 21
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In the palace park<\/div>

Pleasure walk<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

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, an amusing maze, a hidden fish pond and an area converted into an English landscape garden invite you to stroll, discover and dream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_single_image image=”18163″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” c_icon=”triangle” c_position=”right” collapsible_all=”true” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” el_class=”welterbe-akkordion”][vc_tta_section title=”Opening hours 2026″ tab_id=”oeffnungszeiten6cf4-4665b866-596a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]The garden is open all year round and is accessible free of charge. Please note the evening closing times.<\/p>\n

April to October<\/strong>
\n8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

December to February<\/strong>
\n10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

November and March<\/strong>
\n9:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

In the event of weather events, closures may take place at short notice. There is a limited winter service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Guided tours of the park 2026″ tab_id=”1638526234998-1b7c0560-9af86cf4-4665b866-596a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Combined castle and park tour:<\/strong>
\ndaily except Mon and Sun at 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement at special rates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Gartenreich-App” tab_id=”1726483831435-64b0269d-3b7d”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]With the Gartenreich app, you can experience Mosigkau Palace Park and its history in a whole new, digital way. It\u2019s the perfect companion for your next visit.<\/p>\n

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Digital unterwegs<\/div>

Marvel at masterpieces<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 via app! \u00a0Explore the picture gallery of Mosigkau Palace: Install app<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”21929″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row woodmart_css_id=”61c0f77fc8a31″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”More” color=”black” el_class=”welterbe-abschnitt-ueberschrift”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tips, offers, events,…” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”appear” el_class=”welterbe-abschnitt-beschreibung”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row woodmart_css_id=”67b5e8e5c66f9″ responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2N2I1ZThlNWM2NmY5Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″ el_class=”carousel-row”][vc_column]\n\t\t\t