--- title: "Sondershausen Castle Museum" url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/experiences/poi/sondershausen-castle-museum" description: "For many centuries, Sondershausen Castle was the residence of the Counts and Princes of Schwarzburg, the rulers of the small Thuringian state.In addition to historically recreated rooms (e.g., the amateur theater, the castle chapel, and the vault at the Wendelstein), the castle museum features the Schwarzburg ancestral gallery, various sections on regional and local history, and parts of the Schwarzburg art collections. A rarity is the Golden Carriage, a state carriage from the early 18th century. Sondershausen’s long musical tradition is also highlighted in an exhibition featuring, among other things, significant musical instruments. The “Gallery in the Castle” hosts exhibitions of contemporary art.Special tip: The Golden Carriage is a ceremonial carriage from the early 18th century and belongs to the French “grand carosse” type. It is the oldest model of this type on German soil. Comparable examples can now only be found in the major European carriage collections in Lisbon, Stockholm, London, and St. Petersburg.PodcastsWe have two podcast recommendations for the Sondershausen Castle Museum:Harz Mountain Radio: Luke and Henry from the Brockenbande visited the castle—and it wasn’t just for kidshttps://letscast.fm/sites/harz-mountain-radio-54261196/episode/schloss-sondershausenBehind the Scenes at the Harz: Dr. Carolin Schäfer, the museum director, was a guest in our podcast studio. Among other things, she tells us how Sondershausen Castle came to house a museum today.https://letscast.fm/sites/der-harz-hinter-den-kulissen-c19ad4e2/episode/carolin-schaefer-schlossmuseum-sondershausen" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/202816/c6201731cf00493ccc40be6dcfcfb753ef014fa1f76f80bf6f04b5e862fb26a8/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > Experiences > Poi" --- Share Sondershausen Castle Museum =========================== - Castle - Historical site - Castle museum/Schlossmuseum Blick auf das Schlossareal Sondershausen For many centuries, Sondershausen Castle was the residence of the Counts and Princes of Schwarzburg, the rulers of the small Thuringian state. In addition to historically recreated rooms (e.g., the amateur theater, the castle chapel, and the vault at the Wendelstein), the castle museum features the Schwarzburg ancestral gallery, various sections on regional and local history, and parts of the Schwarzburg art collections. A rarity is the Golden Carriage, a state carriage from the early 18th century. Sondershausen’s long musical tradition is also highlighted in an exhibition featuring, among other things, significant musical instruments. The “Gallery in the Castle” hosts exhibitions of contemporary art. **Special tip: The** Golden Carriage is a ceremonial carriage from the early 18th century and belongs to the French “grand carosse” type. It is the oldest model of this type on German soil. Comparable examples can now only be found in the major European carriage collections in Lisbon, Stockholm, London, and St. Petersburg. **Podcasts** We have two podcast recommendations for the Sondershausen Castle Museum: ***Harz Mountain Radio:*** Luke and Henry from the Brockenbande visited the castle—and it wasn’t just for kids **Behind the Scenes at the Harz:** Dr. Carolin Schäfer, the museum director, was a guest in our podcast studio. Among other things, she tells us how Sondershausen Castle came to house a museum today. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Tue-Sun: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Read more Price info adult: 7,00 € children: 4,00 € family card: 12,00 € Read more Accessibility **Travel for Everyone**partial available Read more Directions & Parking facilities parking available Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas - Place of interest - Castle - Castle - Monument - Tours 45.93 km - Bicycle 66.56 km - Bicycle 45.93 km - Bicycle Contact **Schlossmuseum Sondershausen** Schloss 1 99706 Sondershausen