
Tower tour
Merseburg Cathedral
AKTUELLES
Am 20. November 2023 bleibt der Merseburger Dom aus betrieblichen Gründen geschlossen.
Welcome to Merseburg Cathedral!
A thousand years ago, Merseburg was one of the most important residences of Henry II and Cunigunde, the only imperial couple ever to be canonised. They were responsible for laying the foundation stones of a cathedral in which centuries of art would be immortalised, and were the reason it rose to become one of the most important cathedral buildings in Germany. The Bishopric of Merseburg became widely known through Bishop Thietmar, whose world-famous chronicle provides insight into the events surrounding the imperial cathedral.
Als Teil des Dom-Schloss-Ensembles ist er heute ein Juwel an der „Straße der Romanik“. Die in Dom und Domschatz präsentierten Altarretabel, Skulpturen, Epitaphe, Gemälde und Handschriften, darunter die berühmten Merseburger Zaubersprüche sind von besonderer kulturgeschichtlicher Bedeutung. Ein Klangerlebnis der besonderen Art bietet die romantische Ladegastorgel.
Merseburg Cathedral is an institution of the Vereinigten Domstifter zu Merseburg und Naumburg und des Kollegiatstifts Zeitz, a non-profit foundation under public law.
Merseburger Orgeltage (Merseburg Organ Days)
Die traditionsreichen Merseburger Orgeltage gehören zu den herausragenden Musikfesten in Sachsen-Anhalt.
Unter dem Motto „AppetitAnReger“ würdigen die Orgeltage vom 9. bis 17. September 2023 das große und umfassende musikalische Schaffen Max Regers.
Weitere Informationen zu den Merseburger Orgeltagen finden Sie hier.
Des Kaisers letzte Reise – Höhepunkt und ende der Herrschaft Ottos des Großen 973
Otto der Große, der Heilige Laurentius und die Gründung des Bistums Merseburg – Spurensuche im Merseburger Kaiserdom
18. Mai – 5. November 2023
Weitere Informationen finden Sie here.
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Kulturhistorisches Museum Schloss Merseburg
Domplatz 9 (Schloss) 06217 Merseburg
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Merseburg Cathedral
Der Merseburger Dom St. Johannes und St. Laurentius gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Kathedralbauten Deutschlands und war Lieblingsort des einzigen heiliggesprochenen Kaiserpaars, Heinrich II. und Kunigunde.
Bedeutende Kaiser und Könige, mystische Zaubersprüche und Sagen sowie Kunstschätze von unschätzbarem Wert – im KinderDomusMerseburch erleben Kinder Geschichte und Kultur hautnah.
News
Am Samstag, 19.08.2023, ist der Merseburger Dom in der Zeit von 9.00 bis ca. 11.30 Uhr aufgrund eines Einschulungsgottesdienstes geschlossen. Andere Bereiche wie der Kreuzgang und der Domschatz können trotzdem besichtigt werden.
November bis März
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sonntag, kirchl. Feiertag: 12.00–16.00 Uhr
April to October
Montag bis Samstag: 9.00–18.00 Uhr
Sonntag, kirchl. Feiertag: 11.00–18.00 Uhr
The Cathedral’s opening hours may be restricted as a result of services, concerts and weddings. Services are held on Sundays and religious holidays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Maintenance and repair work inside the Cathedral may restrict viewing of individual works of art. We are grateful for your understanding. Further information about our opening hours ...
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ADMISSION PRICES
Individual visitor incl. audio guide | Group of 15+ with a booked guided tour | |
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Adult ab April 2023 | 7,50 € 9,50 € | 6,00 € 9,00 € |
Apprentices, Students, ALG-II, severely disabled from 50% ab April 2023 | 5,50 € 6,00 € | 4,00 € |
School-aged children | 3,00 € | 2,50 € |
Family ticket | 19,00 € 23,00 € |
COMBI TICKET
NAUMBURG AND MERSEBURG CATHEDRALS
incl. audio guide
Adult ab April 2023 | 13,00 € 15,00 € | |
Apprentices, Students, ALG-II, severely disabled from 50% ab April 2023 | 9,50 € 10,00 € | |
School-aged children | 5,00 € |
DOMFÜHRUNGEN
April to October
Monday–Thursday | 11.00 | 13.00 | Uhr | |
Freitag und Samstag | 11.00 | 13.00 | 15.00 | Uhr |
Sunday/religious holidays | 13.00 | 15.00 | Uhr |
November bis März
Monday–Thursday | 11.00 | Uhr | ||
Friday–Saturday | 11.00 | 13.00 | Uhr | |
Sunday/religious holidays | 13.00 | Uhr |
Wir empfehlen eine Anmeldung über unseren Besucherservice. Oder kaufen Sie direkt Ihr Ticket in unserem Online-Shop.
Opening hours might be restricted due to weddings, concerts or concert rehearsals. Please inform yourself about the Opening Hoursbefore your visit. Short-term restrictions can be found there too.
The guided tours of Merseburg Cathedral showcase the importance of the building, its treasures and its historic grounds. Not only can you and your tour group take a journey back in time through the late-Romanesque/early-Gothic cathedral, but you can also trace the history of its important artworks and cultural treasures. There are many more highlights in store for you.
Our employees at the Visitor Centre will be happy to help you. To enquire about a tour, use our Booking Form .
MERSEBURG CATHEDRAL VISITOR CENTRE
Domplatz 7 | 06217 Merseburg
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tel.: +49 (0) 3461 21 00 45
Fax: +49 (0) 3461 72 06 21
Email: fuehrung@merseburger-dom.de
This public foundation’s roots date back to the 10th century. The Vereinigte Domstifter (Combined Cathedral Chapters of Merseburg and Naumburg and the Collegiate Church of Zeitz) oversee the administration of both Naumburg and Merseburg Cathedrals, plus the Chapter Library in Zeitz and various other properties. Today, the foundation’s remit includes preserving its rich cultural heritage and promoting current services with benefits for society.
The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Naumburg is one of the most important cultural monuments from the European High Middle Ages and is a major visitor attraction on the “Romanesque Road”. The two rood screens separating the choirs from the nave are particularly impressive. It is the only church in the world to house two rood screens from the High Middle Ages! The main highlight is the West Choir with the rood screen and its 12 statues from the middle of the 13th century, depicting the cathedral’s donors. Among these works by the Naumburg Master, the statue of Uta, in particular, is said to depict the “most beautiful woman of the Middle Ages”.
The chapter library in Zeitz hosts a large number of extraordinary treasures. The oldest and most important literary collection in Saxony-Anhalt includes items dating back to the middle ages and early modern period. It is unique to find so many historical items together in one place, and on display across several grand rooms. A life-sized statue of Bishop Julius Pflug welcomes visitors into his study.
Contact
Vereinigte Domstifter zu Merseburg und Naumburg und des Kollegiatstifts Zeitz
Domplatz 19
06618 Naumburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 3445 – 2301-0
Fax: +49 (0) 3445 – 2301-110
Email: verwaltung@vereinigtedomstifter.de
Besucherservice Merseburger Dom
Merseburg Cathedral
Domplatz 7
06217 Merseburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 3461 – 21 00 45
Fax: +49 (0) 3461 – 72 06 21
Email: fuehrung@merseburger-dom.de