Holiday activity in the autumn holidays at KinderDomusMerseburch

Step into the world of emperors and kings. Our cathedral has seen a lot in its 1000-year history. Children can discover numerous myths and legends, important historical events and true celebrities of the Middle Ages among the ancient walls. In the KinderDomusMerseburch, we go on a fascinating search for clues together during the holidays, encounter thieving ravens, centuries-old magic formulas and the secrets of the cathedral building.

Prior booking via our Visitor Centre is strictly required.

Dates

15.10.2025 | 10 a.m.
"The king looks over his land"
We climb 1000 years of tower history. The traces of the past lead up the King's Staircase, past the medieval graffiti of the craftsmen and former pupils of the cathedral grammar school, to the viewing point on the south-west tower. From here, the view extends over the roofs of the city. In the attic, we discover what the hole in the sky is all about and view the impressive medieval bells. We learn how the bells were made and brought to the top and what stories they can tell. Both young and old explorers will go up high. Afterwards, the children can slip into the role of the king themselves and make their own crown.

22.10.2025 | 10 a.m.
"Secrets of the Merseburg Cathedral"
What for are a water bottle, a dragon and a crown in a cathedral? Many big and small things play a role on our unique cathedral exploration. Often, small details tell us incredibly much about big historical events, myths and legends or the impressive achievements of medieval cathedral builders. Together we go on a hunt after hidden stories inside the cathedral.