What to do · Meissen
Meissen old town and the Frauenkirche's porcelain carillon
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages; there are slopes and steps
- With a dog
- On a lead in the streets; not in the churches
What it is
Meissen's old town is small and uphill: the Market Square with the Gothic town hall and, behind it, in a corner, the Frauenkirche, the townspeople's church, from the 15th century. In its octagonal tower hangs the first playable carillon made of Meissen porcelain. From the square, steps and lanes climb to the castle hill.
How it works
On your own, in an hour, or on the public guided tours that leave from the tourist office, on the same square (Markt 3). The Frauenkirche tower, with 193 steps and views over the rooftops, can only be climbed on an arranged guided tour.
Tips
- Listen out The carillon plays several times a day; you can hear it well from the square.
- Comfortable shoes The cobbles and the castle steps are tiring.
Frequently asked questions
Can you climb the Frauenkirche tower?
Only on a guided tour; ask at the parish or the tourist office.
How long does it take?
An hour, not counting the castle and the cathedral.
As a familyWith a dog
