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Open guided tour of the Klause national monument
- Kastel-Staadt
- 09.07. – 31.10.2025Dates overview
- 10:30 - 11:30
On a sandstone plateau, high above the Saar, lies the Klaus von Kastel-Staadt with fascinating views over the Saar valley. The former Celtic-Roman refuge and hermit's dwelling was converted by the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. with his master builder Karl Friedrich von Schinkel into a burial church for the blind King Johann of Bohemia. In doing so, he created one of the most significant examples of Romanesque architecture. Discover the Klaus during an open tour with guest guide Hans-Jürgen Knopp. Dates: From 23.04. - 31.10.2025 every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM and every Thursday at 2:30 PM. (No tours will take place from 11.10. - 21.10.). Cost: 5 €/Adults, 2.50 €/Children 6 - 16 years plus admission to the Klaus. Meeting point: Entrance at the Klaus. Tickets can be purchased on-site or up to 48 hours before the date online through the experience shop: www.saar-obermosel.de/erlebnisse.
Discover the Cloister on a guided tour!
During the open tour of the national monument with guide Hans-Jürgen Knopp, participants will learn exciting details about the origin and significance of the Cloister, which dates back to the 13th century.
In the early 17th century, a Franciscan monk built a two-story chapel. Later, Friedrich Wilhelm IV. had the ruins converted into a mausoleum for King Johan of Bohemia, who fell in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
The architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed the chapel in the romantic style. The king's remains were there until 1946, when they were transferred to the Cathedral of Luxembourg.
The Cloister is considered a highlight of German Romanticism and is part of a monument zone that includes other historical sites.
The view from there over the Saar Valley is unique.
Costs: 5 €/Adults, 2.50 €/Children 6 - 16 years plus entrance to the Cloister.
Meeting point: Entrance at the Cloister.
Tickets can be purchased on-site or online through the experience shop: www.saar-obermosel.de/erlebnisse.
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On the map
Landesdenkmal Klause
König-Johann-Straße
54441 Kastel-Staadt
DE
Phone: 0049 6581 995980
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
Website: www.saar-obermosel.de
General information
Price info
Guided tour costs:
5 €/adult, children 6-16 years 2.50 € (plus entrance fee for the chapel)
Entrance to the chapel:
4.00 € adults, 3.00 € reduced, 2.00 € children and teenagers from 7-16 years, children up to 6 years free, 3.50 € group price from 10 persons
Directions
Meeting point:
Entrance of the Klause, König-Johann-Str. 66, 54441 Kastel-Staadt