What to do · Brandenburg an der Havel
Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul and its museum
Information
- From
- €5 per person, the museum; families €15; children under 10 free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- Cathedral, all year; museum, May to October
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
The city of Brandenburg gave its name to the whole state, and this is where it began: on Dom island, between arms of the Havel, the bishopric was founded in 948 and the first stone of the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul was laid in 1165, a Romanesque brick building with Gothic additions. Inside there is a Bohemian altar and a medieval library with wall paintings. Its museum holds one of the largest treasuries of medieval liturgical textiles in Europe, including the Hungertuch of around 1290.
Opening times and tickets
In winter, from 2 November, the cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00 and on Sundays and public holidays from 12:00 to 15:00; from 1 April, until 17:00. The museum is open from May to October, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sundays from 11:30 to 17:00: €5 (€3 concession, €15 family, free for under-10s). Some Fridays there are free guided tours at 16:00 and, in summer, organ music at midday.
Tips
- Go between May and October That way you can also visit the museum and its treasury.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the museum cost?
€5; families €15; children under 10 free.
Is the museum open in winter?
No: it is closed from November to April.
With teenagers
