{"id":11463,"date":"2022-01-04T14:34:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T13:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welterbe-gartenreich.de\/garden-realm-dessau-woerlitz\/luisium\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:27:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:27:28","slug":"luisium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.welterbe-gartenreich.de\/en\/unesco-world-heritage-site\/luisium\/","title":{"rendered":"Luisium"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”25″ content_placement=”top” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″ woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_sticky_column=”false” parallax_scroll=”no” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” el_class=”bild-oben-text-box”][vc_gallery interval=”5″ images=”15293,17579,17011,17604,14484,17574″ img_size=”box-top-image” onclick=”” css=”.vc_custom_1766143210585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”slider-oben”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”box-text-block”][vc_custom_heading text=”Luisium” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.55)” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”box-erste-ueberschrift”][vc_custom_heading text=”Palace and Park” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.55)” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”box-zweite-ueberschrift”][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_color_scheme=”dark” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”box-text”]It is no coincidence that the name “Luisium” is based on Elysium: The picturesque park near Dessau remains peaceful and idyllic to this day. Anyone looking for a peaceful place to enjoy a leisurely stroll will fall in love with the charming little landscaped park and its little castle. It is simply elysian.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row woodmart_css_id=”61d2ff8fb2ca3″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”yes” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”21904″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]\t\t\t

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From history<\/div>

A temple of feminine virtues<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Prince Franz had a very private residence built for his wife Louise from 1774 to 1778. Since 1780, this small country house, surrounded by a 14-hectare landscaped park, has been known as the “Luisium”. Perfect in its delicacy and harmonious design, the small palace is one of the most important buildings by architect Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff. <\/p>\n

The interior of the country house is decorated with numerous works of art, wall and ceiling paintings: embodiments of female virtues, personifications of painting, poetry, reading and music or fruit and flower garlands. Birds and butterflies can also be discovered among them – yes, an eye for detail is rewarded.<\/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” css=”” 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” css=”” 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 Princess Louise<\/div>

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

The small palace is a real treasure chest! Step inside and let yourself be carried away on a guided tour – by the fine elegance, the touching history and the countless details on the ceilings and walls of the Luisium.<\/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=”17579″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” c_icon=”triangle” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”welterbe-akkordion”][vc_tta_section title=”Opening hours and guided tours 2026″ tab_id=”oeffnungszeiten6cf4-4665afd9-4649″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]March 21 to April 30, 2026<\/strong>
\nSat, Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00<\/p>\n

May 1 to September 30, 2026<\/strong>
\nTue-Sun, public holidays 10:00-17:00<\/p>\n

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

The palace can only be visited as part of a guided tour. The last tour starts one hour before closing.<\/p>\n

Family tour: <\/strong>Sun 14:00
\nLightning tour of the castle and park:
\n<\/strong>daily (except Mon) 11:00 a.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Prices” tab_id=”1698840931916-a0fc4685-e425″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Participation in a guided tour<\/strong>
\n\u20ac 9.00, reduced \u20ac 7.00
\nChildren up to 16 years free when accompanied by an adult<\/p>\n

Guided tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement at special conditions.<\/p>\n

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

Further conditions <\/strong>
\nGuided tour for school classes (max. 3 accompanying persons) and
\nGuided tours for student groups (max. 1 accompanying person, art history, history, restoration, horticulture etc. of 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=”1638526242736-7afcbaa0-802f6cf4-4665afd9-4649″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]3-castle ticket<\/strong>
\nYou can choose from the palaces in Oranienbaum, Mosigkau, Luisium and the Gothic House in W\u00f6rlitz (valid for a whole season).
\n\u20ac 19.00[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1639000982618-548c3f4f-5957″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Schloss Luisium
\nD-06844 Dessau-Ro\u00dflau \/ OT Waldersee
\nTelefon +49 (0) 3 40.21 83 70
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through the landscape park<\/div>

Stroll<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Just like in W\u00f6rlitz, the Luisium is sensitively embedded in the surrounding nature. The 14-hectare English landscape park is adorned with neo-Gothic and neoclassical buildings, which lend a walk through the park a varied atmosphere.<\/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=”17565″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” c_icon=”triangle” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”welterbe-akkordion”][vc_tta_section title=”Opening hours 2026″ tab_id=”1698837151036-88966881-c046″][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]The park is open all year round and is freely accessible.<\/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=”Public guided tours” tab_id=”1645781820470-82bc1c98-d0af”][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]Guided tour of the park:<\/strong>
\ndaily (except Mon and Sun) 14:00<\/p>\n

\u20ac 9.00, reduced \u20ac 7.00<\/p>\n

Guided tours outside opening hours and for groups are possible by prior arrangement at special conditions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Actionbound” tab_id=”1716285434490-cf9dca02-ba89″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]The Luisium can be explored in a playful way with the Actionbound app. Active and tricky tasks make a visit to the park a fun and informative experience for young and old.<\/p>\n

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Did you know?<\/div>

The whole country as a garden<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The churches dominate the landscape of the Garden Realm of Dessau-W\u00f6rlitz like landmarks. One particular example is the baroque church of St. Bartholom\u00e4i, as its neoclassical church tower rises towards the sky in the form of a gigantic obelisk – a monumental gravestone that can be seen from the upper floor of Luisium Palace. Alongside his wife Louise, Prince (from 1807 Duke) Franz also found his final resting place here. You can also visit the church.<\/a><\/p>\n

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