Immerse yourself in the era of the Third Reich, when Colditz Castle served as the Oflag IV C prisoner of war camp. The Wehrmacht held many high-ranking Allied officers prisoner at the time. Despite creative escape attempts, only a few prisoners succeeded in making a homerun. Legendary escape attempts by POWs such as Pat Reid, the author of »The Colditz Story«, still exert a special fascination today. Join in: Test at an interactive experience station whether you would have succeeded in escaping with the famous Colditz glider and set off on a treasure hunt with your tablet.
Opening hours & Ticket rates
- Opening hours
- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Sunday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- closed on Mondays, except on public holidays
- last entry 1 hour before museum closing
- Dogs are not allowed in the museum
Subject to changes
Admission prices
- Full rate incl. HistoPad (without guide):
- 10,00 EUR
- Reduced rate incl. HistoPad: i
- 8,00 EUR
- Children aged 6-16 incl. HistoPad:
- 4,00 EUR
- Groups of 15 people or more incl. HistoPad p.p.:
- 8,00 EUR
- Free entry optional plus 3,00 € HistoPad: i
- 0,00 EUR
Other discounts:
- HistoPad for owner "SchlösserlandKARTE":
- 3,00 EUR
- FullRate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 11,00 EUR
- Reducaed Rate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 9,00 EUR
- HistoPad for owner "Schlösserlandkarte" & organ donation:
- 4,00 EUR
Organ donation: Unfortunately, the organ in the chapel has long been silent. During the war, its sound drowned out the noise of digging in the escape tunnel. We hope it will fill the chapel with music again soon and have initiated a fundraising campaign for its restoration. – Your support would be greatly appreciated.
You can conveniently purchase day tickets at the museum ticket office in cash or by card. Alternatively, you can also buy them in advance in our online shop.
- Opening hours
- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
- Closed
- Wednesday:
- Closed
- Thursday:
- Closed
- Friday:
- Closed
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
Dear visitors,
During the winter months, Colditz Castle Museum is closed to daily individual traffic. However, it is possible for groups to use the HistoPad or book a guided tour of the castle during this time. Please contact us in advance by e-mail: colditz@schloesserland-sachsen.de or by telephone: 034381 - 55530.
From Tuesday, 1 April 2025, the museum will be open again Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. We are already accepting enquiries and booking requests for guided tours and school project days. You can find a selection here. You are also welcome to take a look at our calendar of events!
We look forward to receiving your enquiry!
Admission prices
- Full rate incl. HistoPad (without guide):
- 10,00 EUR
- Reduced rate incl. HistoPad: i
- 8,00 EUR
- Children aged 6-16 incl. HistoPad:
- 4,00 EUR
- Groups ab 15 people incl. HistoPad p.p.:
- 8,00 EUR
- Free entry optional plus. 3,00 € HistoPad: i
- 0,00 EUR
Other discounts:
- HistoPad for owner "SchlösserlandKARTE":
- 3,00 EUR
- FullRate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 11,00 EUR
- Reducaed Rate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 9,00 EUR
- HistoPad for owner "Schlösserlandkarte" & organ donation:
- 4,00 EUR
Organ donation: Unfortunately, the organ in the chapel has long been silent. During the war, its sound drowned out the noise of digging in the escape tunnel. We hope it will fill the chapel with music again soon and have initiated a fundraising campaign for its restoration. – Your support would be greatly appreciated.
- Opening hours
- Monday:
- Closed
- Tuesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:
- 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Sunday:
- 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
- closed on Mondays, except on public holidays
- last entry 1 hour before museum closing
- Dogs are not allowed in the museum
Subject to changes
Admission prices
- Full rate incl. HistoPad (without guide):
- 10,00 EUR
- Reduced rate incl. HistoPad: i
- 8,00 EUR
- Children aged 6-16 incl. HistoPad:
- 4,00 EUR
- Groups of 15 people or more incl. HistoPad p.p.:
- 8,00 EUR
- Free entry optional plus 3,00 € HistoPad: i
- 0,00 EUR
Other discounts:
- HistoPad for owner "SchlösserlandKARTE":
- 3,00 EUR
- FullRate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 11,00 EUR
- Reducaed Rate incl. HistoPad & organ donation:
- 9,00 EUR
- HistoPad for owner "Schlösserlandkarte" & organ donation:
- 4,00 EUR
Organ donation: Unfortunately, the organ in the chapel has long been silent. During the war, its sound drowned out the noise of digging in the escape tunnel. We hope it will fill the chapel with music again soon and have initiated a fundraising campaign for its restoration. – Your support would be greatly appreciated.
You can conveniently purchase day tickets at the museum ticket office in cash or by card. Alternatively, you can also buy them in advance in our online shop.
Guided Tours and visits for groups are possible all year round on request!
Contact
Your contact for guided tours, meetings & celebrations
State Palaces, Castles and Gardens of Saxony, non profit
Schlossgasse 1
04680 Colditz
+49 (0) 34381 55530
Benefits with the schloesserlandCARD
Permanent exhibition
Free admission to the permanent exhibition
Special exhibition
Reduced rates apply to enter special exhibition
