Discover Allstedt

When looking for a hotel in Allstedt, it is worth considering the themes that define the town: the castle and palace tell a story of a long political and architectural history, while the town mill brings together several former uses. A Romanesque church and seasonal leisure activities are also among the town’s attractions. You can therefore decide whether your stay will focus more on historic buildings, the mill’s history, or outdoor activities.

Castle and Palace: History and Architecture

The first written mention of “Alstediburg” dates from the late 9th century. For more than 250 years, Allstedt Castle was one of the most important political centers of the Holy Roman Empire. The walls of the inner castle also convey a sense of the fortified complex: they are up to 3.50 meters thick. The castle kitchen at Allstedt Palace is one of the largest castle kitchens in Europe.

Traces of different building periods have been preserved at Allstedt Palace: Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque, and Historicist. The museum in the palace complex covers the history of the imperial palace, the castle, and the palace in several exhibition areas. The topics are presented in a child-friendly way; there is also an immersive multimedia presentation on the history of Thomas Müntzer. If you would like to visit the museum, check the latest visitor information in advance.

Wigberti Church and Medieval Architectural History

Wigberti Church dates back to a wooden church built in the 8th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the Golden Aue. Today, it survives partly as a ruin. Its well-preserved Romanesque tower, dating from the 12th century, is particularly striking. Comparing the early wooden church with the surviving tower brings the different building phases in the town’s long history to life.

Allstedt Town Mill: Mint, Grain Mill and Brewery

Allstedt Town Mill has existed since the early 17th century. Between 1621 and 1623, it served as a mint and later as a grain mill. Brewing Allstedt Mühlenbräu on site began in autumn 2022. Check before your trip whether production is currently taking place. When there is enough water in the millrace, the mill can power its machinery using water power.

Visits and guided tours must be arranged in advance by telephone. If you would like to visit the town mill, confirm this requirement before your trip. Making arrangements is particularly important if you plan to include the mill as a fixed part of your stay.

Open-Air Swimming Pool and Hiking Trails

Below the palace, next to the Vorwerk pond, is the open-air swimming pool, which offers leisure and relaxation. As a seasonal facility, it offers a different focus from the historic buildings; check opening information before your trip. Hiking trails run through the surrounding forest and the valleys of the Rohne and Borntal. Alongside the historical attractions, forest and valley trails are another option to consider when planning your trip.

Getting Here and the Wider Region

Allstedt is connected by primary regional roads to Sangerhausen and the areas around Querfurt and Artern. Check road conditions before setting off when planning your journey.

The wider travel destination of Mansfeld-Südharz offers additional distinct cultural and historical attractions. In Eisleben, the houses where Martin Luther was born and died are among the Luther sites. St. Mary’s Monastery Church in Klostermansfeld was probably built around 1140 as a three-aisled Romanesque basilica for the Benedictine monastery of the time; 1170 is considered the monastery’s official founding year. These regional connections add to the perspective on Allstedt’s history without equating the town’s buildings with those in other towns.

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