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On November 20, 2023, Naumburg Cathedral will be closed for operational reasons.
Welcome to the UNESCO-World Heritage Site of Naumburg Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in Naumburg is one of Europe’s most important cultural monuments from the high middle ages and is a major visitor attraction on the “Romanesque Route”. One of the cathedral’s most impressive features are the twin choir screens which separate the choirs from the nave. It is the only church in the world to contain two choir screens from the high medieval period!
The West Choir with its choir screen and 12 statues depicting the church’s donors, which date back to the mid-thirteenth century, forms the cathedral’s biggest attraction. Crafted by the Naumburg Master, the statue known as Uta is particularly special and is said to depict the “most beautiful woman of the middle ages”.
The Naumburg Cathedral is an institution of the Vereinigte Domstifter zu Merseburg und Naumburg und des Kollegiatstifts Zeitz, a non-profit foundation under public law.
Alter Bischofshof - Pension at the Naumburg Cathedral
Stay overnight on the sunny side of the Naumburg Cathedral in the Old Bishop's Court.
Triegel meets Cranach - The altar of Mary in Naumburg Cathedral
Learn here everything about the unique work of art that will return to Naumburg Cathedral in December 2023.
Events
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Special guided tour "Between Pope and Emperor - Naumburg Cathedral in the Investiture Controversy. A special guided tour on the 900th anniversary of the death of Bishop Dietrich I."
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Piano concert "New (T)Spaces
Cathedral Church of St Mary
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Choir concert with the Heinrich Schütz Choir Aachen
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Special guided tour "The Cathedral Abbey of St. Peter and Paul in Naumburg: religious and spiritual life from the Middle Ages to modern times".
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Choir concert with the Naumburg Chamber Choir
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
Tower tour
Naumburg Cathedral
Cathedral Square 16/17, 06618 Naumburg (Saale)
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Experience world heritage
The cathedral is one of the most important cultural monuments of the European High Middle Ages, its architecture, stained glass and sculpture are unique in the world.
The KinderDomBauhütte introduces children and young people, but also adults, to the fascinating world of 13th century building lodges.
Information
APRIL TO OCTOBER
| Monday to Saturday | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday/religious festivals | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
NOVEMBER TO MARCH
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sunday/religious festivals | 12 noon to 4 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve | 9 a.m. to 12 noon |
Further information on our opening hours...
On Thursdays, midday prayers are held in the nave of Naumburg Cathedral from noon to about 12:45 p.m., to which the cathedral congregation cordially invites you. The tourist business is not restricted by this, for peace and consideration is asked.
Maintenance work in the cathedral may also affect the view of individual works of art without notice.
Restrictions on opening hours are possible in the cathedral due to church services, concerts and weddings. Services on Sundays and church holidays 10.00-12.00.
Thank you for your understanding!
ADMISSION PRICES
| Individual visitor including audio guide | Group of 15+ with a booked guided tour | |
|---|---|---|
Adult | 9,50 € | 9,00 € |
Concessions (apprentices, students, recipients of level II unemployment benefit, holders of a
severe disability card) | 6,00 € |
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| School-aged children | 3,00 € | |
Family ticket | 23,00 € |
COMBI TICKET
NAUMBURG AND MERSEBURG CATHEDRALS
incl. audio guide
Adult | 15,00 € | |
Concessions (apprentices, students, recipients of level II unemployment benefit, holders of a
severe disability card) | 10,00 € | |
| School-aged children | 5,00 € |
guided tours
DOMESTIC GUIDELINES
April to October
| Monday to Thursday | 10.00 | 14.00 | Watch | |
| Friday to Saturday | 10.00 | 14.00 | 16.00 | Watch |
| Sunday/religious festivals | 12.00 | 14.00 | 16.00 | Watch |
November till March
| Monday to Thursday | 11.00 | Watch | ||
| Friday to Saturday | 11.00 | 14.00 | Watch | |
| Sunday/religious festivals | 12.00 | 14.00 | Watch |
Please note that the public guided tour is in German only. If you would like to join a guided tour of the cathedral, we would advise you to register your interest with our visitor centre.
High up the towers or deep down in the archive: Discover our special guided tours. Special guided tours.
At Naumburg Cathedral, we offer tour groups an extensive range of guided tours from a traditional tour of the cathedral, to a combined experience with the Cathedral Treasury Vault or Garden, right through to experience tours with wine tasting or tours by torchlight.
For all enquiries please contact our visitor centre.
NAUMBURG CATHEDRAL VISITOR CENTRE
Domplatz 16/17 | 06618 Naumburg
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.- –2 p.m.
Tel.: +49 (0) 3445 2301 120 or +49 (0) 3445 2301 133
Fax: +49 (0) 3445 2301 134
Email: fuehrung@naumburger-dom.de
Virtual tour
Vereinigte Domstifter zu Merseburg und Naumburg und des Kollegiatstifts Zeitz
This public foundation’s roots date back to the 10th century. The Vereinigte Domstifter (Combined Cathedral Chapters of Merseburg and Naumburg and the Collegiate Church of Zeitz) oversee the administration of both Naumburg and Merseburg Cathedrals, plus the Chapter Library in Zeitz and various other properties. Today, the foundation’s remit includes preserving its rich cultural heritage and promoting current services with benefits for society.
Merseburg Imperial Cathedral
The Cathedral’s foundation stones were laid 1,000 years ago by the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany Henry II and his wife Cunigunde, the only Emperor and Empress to be canonised. The bishopric of Merseburg gained widespread renown thanks to Bishop Thietmar who recorded European events of his time in a world-famous chronical. Priceless works of art transport visitors back to the middle ages. A number of organ recitals throughout the year, provides visitors to the Cathedral with the opportunity to experience the unique sound of the romantic-era Ladegast organ. The organ was chosen by George Clooney as the central element in the finale of his film “The Monuments Men”.
Zeitz Chapter Library
The chapter library in Zeitz hosts a large number of extraordinary treasures. The oldest and most important literary collection in Saxony-Anhalt includes items dating back to the middle ages and early modern period. It is unique to find so many historical items together in one place, and on display across several grand rooms. A life-sized statue of Bishop Julius Pflug welcomes visitors into his study.
