Wallwitzburg, Dessau

Name: Wallwitzburg
Address: Am Peisker 1, Dessau, Germany

#19 among attractions in Dessau

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Facts and practical information

Wallwitzburg is a miniature castle built towards the end of the 18th century in the form of a medieval castle ruin. The artificial ruin is located in the Beckerbruch of the Georgium Landscape Park in the Ziebigk district of Dessau-Roßlau.

As part of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom, the monument located on the Wallwitzberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The landmark was once visible in particular from the Elbe and from the Chaussee in the direction of Roßlau.

Coordinates: 51°51'37"N, 12°13'60"E

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Am Peisker 1Dessau Germany

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Day trips

Wallwitzburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kurt-Weill-Zentrum, Dessau Zoo, Georgium, Direktorenhaus Gropius.

1.3 miS
Museum
Kurt-Weill-Zentrum, Dessau
33 min walk • The Kurt Weill Centre is a cultural site in Dessau, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is a museum and information centre about the life and work of the composer Kurt Weill, who was born in Dessau.
1 miS
Zoo, Park
Dessau Zoo, Dessau
26 min walk • The Dessau Zoo is a municipally owned zoo in Dessau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany which was founded in 1958. It is located in a park that surrounds the former mausoleum of the Dukes of Anhalt.
1.2 miS
Landscaped park with a historical palace
Georgium, Dessau
31 min walk • The Georgium is a princely palace in Dessau, Germany. It was built for Johann Georg von Anhalt-Dessau, younger brother of Leopold III, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau. It now houses the Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie art gallery.
1.3 miS
51°50'35"N • 12°13'21"E
Direktorenhaus Gropius, Dessau
33 min walk • Museum
1.3 miS
51°50'35"N • 12°13'19"E
Meisterhaus Moholy-Nagy/Feininger, Dessau
33 min walk • Museum
1.3 miSW
51°50'35"N • 12°13'16"E
Meisterhaus Muche/Schlemmer, Dessau
33 min walk • Museum
1.3 miSW
51°50'35"N • 12°13'13"E
Meisterhaus Kandinsky/Klee, Dessau
34 min walk • Museum
1.3 miS
51°50'33"N • 12°13'27"E
Galerie Bauart, Dessau
33 min walk • Museum
0.7 miS
51°50'59"N • 12°14'2"E
Viereckteich, Dessau
19 min walk • Museum
0.7 miS
51°51'1"N • 12°13'47"E
Turmruine, Dessau
18 min walk • Ruins
0.8 miS
51°50'57"N • 12°13'53"E
Widderkopfaltar, Dessau
20 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wallwitzburg?

Nearby attractions include Cleopatra, Dessau (9 min walk), Amor, Dessau (13 min walk), Turmruine, Dessau (18 min walk), Ruinenbrücke, Dessau (19 min walk).

How to get to Wallwitzburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wallwitzburg:

Bus

Elbhaus • Lines: 16 (10 min walk)
Rosenhof • Lines: 16 (13 min walk)