Seitenroda/Leuchtenburg, June 26, 2026 – This coming weekend, Leuchtenburg will open its gates for an exclusive look behind the scenes of its new inclined elevator. As part of the nationwide Day of Architecture, visitors can view the state-of-the-art facility and the newly designed, barrier-free mountain station up close.
- What: Viewing of the new inclined elevator and the mountain station
- When: Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00 each day
- Where: Leuchtenburg, Seitenroda (near Kahla/Jena)
- Tours: Saturday at 11:00 and 13:00 with planner Thomas Haustein
Unique Engineering Project in Germany
The new inclined elevator at Leuchtenburg represents a special structural engineering feat: it is the first inclined elevator to a hilltop castle in all of Germany and is therefore considered absolutely unique. This ambitious major project combines the preservation of the historical monument ensemble with modern, barrier-free access. Throughout the weekend, employees of the Stiftung Leuchtenburg will provide information on-site about the demanding planning, the construction process, and the future use of the facility.
The event is part of the program for the nationwide Day of Architecture, which offers numerous exciting Events & Culture opportunities throughout the region.
Event Times and Expert Tours at a Glance
A clear service program has been prepared for guests interested in architecture and technology:
- Opening hours of the mountain station: Saturday and Sunday, continuously from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Expert tours on Saturday: At 11:00 and 13:00, Thomas Haustein from the responsible planning office BauConsult Hermsdorf will provide exclusive technical details about the construction project.
- Meeting point: The tours start directly at the Leuchtenburg visitor center.
- Barrier-free access: The panorama path leading directly to the mountain station was also redesigned and completely paved for barrier-free access during the construction measures.
Further excursion tips for the weekend can be found in our Guide section.
🏛️ History & Architecture: Leuchtenburg as the “Queen of the Saaletal”
Built around 1200, Leuchtenburg is one of the best-preserved hilltop castles in Thüringen. It towers visibly over the Saaletal. With the integration of the modern inclined elevator, an architecturally sensitive balancing act has been mastered: the historical substance of the medieval fortification remains visually and physically untouched, while at the same time, a forward-looking, barrier-free access for all generations has been created.
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Blick hinter die Kulissen des Schrägaufzugs auf der Leuchtenburg
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