Altzella Monastery Park

The former Cistercian abbey Marienzell, today Altzella, was regarded the most important medieval monastery in central Saxony. In 1162, the monastery was founded by the then Margrave Otto the Rich as a burial ground for his family.

The history of the Altzella Monastery

As early as in 1162, the Meissen Margrave Otto founded a new monastery named »Marienzell«. It was mainly intended to be a burial site for his family.

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Exhibitions in Altzella Monastery Park

Four permanent exhibitions inform the visitor about the history, culture and traditions in the former Cistercian monastery at Altzella and the Romanticist landscaped park.

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Contact

Altzella Monastery Park

Zellaer Straße 10 | 01683 Nossen

Property of State Palaces, Castles and Gardens of Saxony, non profit

+49 (0) 35242 504-50
altzella@schloesserland-sachsen.de

Opening hours

March 25 to October 31, 2016

Tue - Fri: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat, Sun, public holidays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

November 2016 to March 2017

closed

Subject to modifications.

Herbal garden

What herbs are edible? What herbs can be used to make a calming tea? Ancient herbs grow in our herbal garden, and we can tell you what they can be used for.

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