St. Wolfgang Church Schneeberg

In Schneeberg’s main church, the first monumental altar from the Reformation times can be found, which was created in the Cranach workshop.

One of the greatest and architectural excellently arranged churches of the late gothic era is to be found in Schneeberg. It was constructed from 1516 to 1540 by Hans von Torgau, a master - builder of the Saxonian Royal Court, combining gothic with renaissance elements.

In 1539, the church received the first and most complete altar of the lutherian reformation from the ateliers of Lucas Cranach. The altar with a total of 11 preserved panels is meant to be one of the reformations most important paintings and expresses sermon – like the reformator´s range of ideas.

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Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free

Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:

  • The separate entrance (south entrance) for wheelchair users is closed. Please register by phone beforehand or send accompanying person to the main entrance (steps)
  • Access (door 110 cm) via ramp (16% gradient, 2 m length)
  • Nave is easily accessible for wheelchair users

  • Service for deaf guests once a month (parish hall, Frauengasse 5)
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 70 cm

  • Entrance with max. one step or ramp

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH