What to do · Dessau-Wörlitz
Wörlitz Park
Information
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Distance
- 6 km
- Season
- All year; guided tours April to October
- Who it's for
- All ages; flat paths
What it is
Wörlitz Park is the jewel of the Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz, the landscape that Prince Franz of Anhalt-Dessau and Princess Louise created in the 18th century as both a garden and a school. Around Wörlitz Lake and its canals come one after another bridges, temples, the Gothic House and Stein island with its Villa Hamilton and an artificial volcano. It is a World Heritage Site.
How it works
The park is free and open all year. A full circuit, on foot, takes about two or three hours. From April to October there is a guided tour every day at 13:00, from the kitchen building next to the palace; tickets are bought at the Gartenreich office or online. Stein island, from March to November, costs €6. Some stretches of the shore may be closed because of works: check the notices.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay?
The park, no; the gondola, the palaces and Stein island, yes.
How much time do you need?
Two to three hours on foot, plus the gondola.
With young childrenAs a family
