Discover Rodewisch: Castle Island, culture and stars

Rodewisch brings together cultural history, relaxing moments in the park, and views of planets and stars. Historic buildings, an archaeological site and events come together on Castle Island. The Sigmund Jähn Observatory and planetarium add a very different dimension. This lets you shape your trip around the topics that interest you most.

Castle Island: park and cultural ensemble

The ensemble on Castle Island includes a manor house, a Renaissance castle, an archaeological site and a museum. It also hosts concerts and exhibitions, as well as open-air events in summer. The different elements offer various perspectives on history and culture, while events add another dimension to the place.

The park on Castle Island offers space for walks and relaxation. In summer, a gondola ride is also one of the leisure activities described. If you would like to include a ride in your plans, check its seasonal availability in advance.

The Göltzsch Museum presents archaeological finds from Göltzsch moated castle and material on local history; changing special exhibitions complement these themes. This brings together tangible historical evidence, a look at local history and changing exhibition content.

From local history to the stars

The Sigmund Jähn Observatory and planetarium offer insights into the world of planets and stars with telescopes and planetarium technology. This experience is distinctly different from the historical themes on Castle Island: here, the focus is on celestial bodies. Programmes vary; if you are planning a specific visit, check the programme for the relevant date.

Vogtland: more themes across the wider travel region

Those looking at Vogtland as a wider travel destination will find other distinct themes there. Musical instruments have been made in Upper Vogtland for more than 350 years. The Markneukirchen Musical Instrument Museum displays the world's largest playable violin. Together, these two facts give an impression of how closely craftsmanship and musical instruments are connected to the region.

The Sparkasse Vogtland Arena in Klingenthal also makes a striking impression: it is one of Europe's most modern large ski jumps. An experience railway takes visitors to the 32-metre-high inrun tower, which offers spectacular views over Klingenthal. The Göltzsch Viaduct represents a different scale and is one of the world's two largest brick bridges.

In Bad Elster, the Royal Grounds combine extensive historic parkland with spa architecture of cultural and historical significance. Bad Elster also has ten mineral springs and natural moorland. Green dumplings are a Vogtland speciality made from raw, grated potatoes.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel focus

If you mainly want to experience Castle Island, cultural history and the observatory, you can search specifically for accommodation in Rodewisch. If you would like to include other themes across the wider Vogtland destination, tailor your search to the places you plan to visit. This way, you can choose accommodation based on the experiences that matter for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Rützengrün, Schöneck/Vogtland, Möschwitz, Bad Brambach, Eichigt, Lengenfeld, Gottesberg, Mühlental.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Vogtland.