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Events Calendar
On February 16, Dr. Caecilia Hein, director of the Reformation History Research Library in Wittenberg, will examine the timeless power of "demonizing images." Her lecture shows how imagery can shape, exclude, or empower people, both in the past and today.
The Sunday lectures take place every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Wittenberg Preachers' Seminary (Schlossplatz 1). Access is via the visitor center. The events are public and free of charge.
Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Reformation History Research Library (RFB) | Cabinet Exhibition | "I Sing Along When All Things Sing": Paul Gerhardt and Protestant Hymnody in Wittenberg (until August 7, 2026). Marking the 350th anniversary of his death, the exhibition focuses on Paul Gerhardt—arguably the most famous Protestant hymn writer after Martin Luther. His hymns continue to shape the repertoire of Protestant and Catholic hymnals to this day. Which hymnals were printed during the Reformation era? How was music learned in terms of both theory and practice? Where did singing take place outside of church services? In addition to early printed editions, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the RFB’s extensive collection of hymnals. Further information at www.rfb-wittenberg.de. Photo: © Andreas Bechert
30 Years of World Heritage
In 1996, the castle church was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an almost completely preserved prime example of 19th-century monument preservation. From 2012 to 2016, it was renovated and restored with funding from the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Union, and private donors.
Congregation Excursion to Mittenwalde
On October 10, the Schloss- und Stadtkirchengemeinde (Castle and Town Church Congregation) invites everyone to a congregation excursion titled "In the Footsteps of Paul Gerhardt." The destination is Mittenwalde, one of the places where the pastor and hymn writer served.
History
Around 1340, the Ascanian dukes had an "All Saints' Chapel" built at their castle and founded a collegiate monastery in it for liturgical service. Elector Friedrich the Wise had the palace with the chapel demolished and his new residential palace with a more spacious palace church built on the site. You can find out more about the story here.
Church for children
Every Sunday there is a children's service in the Wittenberg Castle Church, parallel to the adult service. Ms. Felicia Grauel is one of the volunteers for the children's service.