Gospel Concert

Gospel Concert

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

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Opening hours

The castle church can be visited at the following times: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday or public holidays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tower opens at the same time as the castle church, last ascent possible until 4 p.m. Important information: The tower will remain closed until further notice due to technical reasons! [Information from January 10, 2026]

 

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Entrance over the courtyard to the castle!

  

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Castle church

November – Good Friday

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday/public holidays: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Holy Saturday – October

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday/public holidays: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Climbing the tower

November – Good Friday

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.*, Sunday/public holiday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.*

Holy Saturday – October

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*, Sunday/public holidays: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*

* final climb

Please note that there may be short-term changes or closures to the visitor center, the castle church and the tower at any time!

Important information: The tower will remain closed until further notice due to technical reasons! [Information from January 10, 2026]

Events

18 Jan 2026;
10:00 -
Service with Holy Communion
18 Jan 2026;
11:00 -
Sunday lecture 2026
21 Jan 2026;
12:00 - 12:30 Uhr
Midday prayer of the seminary
25 Jan 2026;
10:00 -
church service
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Theme Verse 2026

God says: “See, I am making all things new!” (Revelation 21:5) This verse describes a vision of heaven and earth being recreated and tears, death, and suffering being overcome. The biblical text reads: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” In his vision, John depicts a city that offers protection and into which “nothing unclean” can enter. For in this new world, people live in close proximity to God. John describes a complete transformation in his text. The old world, with all its injustice, loneliness, and violence, disappears and is overcome.

Current Posts

Martin Luther's Grave

When Luther died in Eisleben in 1546, Elector John Frederick of Saxony (reigned 1532-1547) ordered that his body be transferred to Wittenberg and buried in the Castle Church. The grave is located near the pulpit, about 2 meters deep in the ground. The Latin inscription reads: "Here lies the body of Martin Luther, Doctor of Sacred Theology. He died in the year of Christ 1546 on February 18th in his hometown of Eisleben at the age of 63 years, 2 months, and 10 days."

My volunteer service in Japan

My volunteer service in Japan

Dear members of the Schlosskirche congregation, I have been in Japan since September, where I am doing voluntary service with the Berlin Mission Society.

Community life
History

History

Around 1340, the Ascanian dukes had an "All Saints' Chapel" built at their castle and founded a collegiate monastery in it for liturgical service. Elector Friedrich the Wise had the palace with the chapel demolished and his new residential palace with a more spacious palace church built on the site. You can find out more about the story here.

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Church for children

Church for children

Every Sunday there is a children's service in the Wittenberg Castle Church, parallel to the adult service. Ms. Felicia Grauel is one of the volunteers for the children's service.

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