Holiday activity in the winter 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

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 10 a.m.
"And then I'm a canon"
The canons of the cathedral chapter have been looking after the cathedral for centuries. Provost, cantor, treasurer and dean - what did they actually do? Where did they live? And who could actually become a canon? To answer these questions, the children slip into the role of the canons themselves and take on their tasks, such as looking after the cathedral treasures. As an application for admission to the „exclusive circle“, each child creates a small family tree with a coat of arms for their own family at the start of the project.

Our places in the KinderDomusMerseburch are primarily reserved for holiday children. Accompanying persons (max. 1 per child) receive discounted admission to Merseburg Cathedral including participation in a public guided tour of the cathedral. They pay only € 9.00 instead of € 12.50.