Thuringian Castle Days Schwarzburg
Whitsun Weekend in the Residences of the Thuringian Treasury
About Castle Days
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Thuringian Treasury – An Association
The Thuringian Treasury unites the most important castles, palaces, and gardens of the Free State under one roof: Friedenstein Castle in Gotha, Heidecksburg Castle in Rudolstadt, Sondershausen Castle, Schwarzburg Castle, Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, and many more. Once a year – on the Whitsun weekend – these houses open together for the Thuringian Castle Days.
Motto 2026: Aufgeführt!
The motto «Aufgeführt! Fahrendes Volk und höfisches Theater» (Performed! Travelling People and Court Theatre) in 2026 focuses on theatre history. From the 17th to the 19th century, a rich theatre culture developed at the courts of Thuringia – from travelling troupes to permanent court theatres. The 2026 Castle Days stage this history in authentic spaces.
Schwarzburg Castle – The Summer Palace
Schwarzburg Castle in the idyllic Schwarzatal was the ancestral seat of the House of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Today, the castle is a special venue – not yet fully restored, with that certain morbid charm that gives the place a unique character. On May 23rd, 2026, it hosts the Day of Volunteering: Free admission from 11 am to 5 pm for everyone who wants to experience the castle in its special atmosphere.
Four Days of Whitsun
From May 22nd to 25th, 2026, parallel events will take place in the other Thuringian Treasury castles – concerts, theatre, special guided tours, readings, and hands-on activities for families. A complete overview is available at schloessertage.de.
Castle Days — edition 2026
Focus 2026: Court Theatre
The motto draws on Thuringia's theatre history: travelling troupes, court performances, repertoire theatre. Events will take place in the Thuringian Treasury castles of Schwarzburg, Rudolstadt, Sondershausen, Gotha, Weimar, and others.
Programme Castle Days 2026
Schwarzburg Castle Programme 2026
- May 22–25, 2026 – Castle Days Association
- May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM – Day of Volunteering at Schwarzburg Castle, free admission: Honouring volunteer restoration and educational work, special guided tours, concerts, short theatre performances
Parallel Venues
- Friedenstein Castle Gotha
- Heidecksburg Rudolstadt
- Sondershausen Castle
- Anna Amalia Library & Belvedere Palace Weimar
- other Thuringian Treasury houses
Full programme and tickets at schloessertage.de and schatzkammer-thueringen.de.
Highlights Castle Days 2026
Prices Castle Days 2026
Practical information — Castle Days
Getting to Schwarzburg
By car: A71 exit Heldburger Unterland or via Bad Blankenburg. By train: Schwarzburg station in the Schwarzatal (Schwarzatalbahn railway).
Admission
Variable depending on the event. Day of Volunteering on May 23rd, 2026 in Schwarzburg: free admission 11 am–5 pm. Tickets and programme at schloessertage.de.
Tip
Combine your visit with the Schwarzatalbahn railway («Bummel-Bahn») and a hike to the Trippstein suspension bridge.
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Schloss Schwarzburg und weitere Schatzkammer-Residenzen
Schloßstraße, 07427 Schwarzburg