# Meissen Cathedral and the climb up its towers

What to do en Meissen · Meissen

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/things-to-do/meissen-cathedral · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Desde: 7 € per person
- Duración: 45 min
- Temporada: All year, daily; towers April to October
- Para quién: All ages; the tower climb has steep stairs

Cathedral · 45 min · €7 · Pure Gothic next to the castle; from April to October, a guided tour of the towers for €11

What it is
Meissen Cathedral is one of the great Gothic churches of Germany, begun in the 13th century on the castle hill. Inside are the Princes' Chapel, with the tombs of the electors of Saxony, sculptures by the Master of Naumburg and an altarpiece by Cranach. Its two façade towers, 81 metres tall, date from the early 20th century.
Opening times and tickets
From November to March it is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00; in April, until 18:00, and from May to October, from 9:00 to 18:00. During Sunday Mass, at 12:00, it cannot be visited. Closed on 24 and 25 December. Entry costs €7 (€3.50 for ages 6 to 16); the combined ticket with the Albrechtsburg is €17.50, and there is a €39 combined family ticket.
The towers
From April to October there is a guided tour of the towers at 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, lasting about 45 minutes, for €11. You buy it in their online shop or book by phone.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 51.166, 13.4712

## Cerca de aquí

- [Café am Dom](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/where-to-eat/cafe-am-dom), a 43 m
- [Albrechtsburg Castle, above the Elbe](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/things-to-do/albrechtsburg-castle), a 48 m
- [Domkeller](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/where-to-eat/domkeller), a 79 m
- [Romantik Hotel Burgkeller](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/where-to-stay/romantik-hotel-burgkeller), a 88 m
- [Hotel Goldener Löwe](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/where-to-stay/hotel-goldener-loewe), a 273 m
- [Ratskeller Meißen](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/where-to-eat/ratskeller), a 302 m
- [Meissen old town and the Frauenkirche's porcelain carillon](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/things-to-do/old-town-and-frauenkirche), a 310 m
- [Paddle steamer on the Elbe from Dresden to Meissen](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen/things-to-do/paddle-steamer-dresden-to-meissen), a 317 m

## Consejos

### Get the combined ticket if you are going to the castle
For €17.50 you get into both.

### On Sunday, after lunch
At midday there is Mass and no visits.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does it cost to get in?
€7; with the Albrechtsburg, €17.50.

### Can you climb the towers?
From April to October, on a 45-minute guided tour, for €11.

### Is it open every day?
Yes, except 24 and 25 December.

Destino: [Meissen](https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/saxony/meissen.md)