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In 1832, Hambach Castle became the "cradle of German democracy" (Theodor Heuß) and a demonstration of national unity and freedom...
Since May 1832, when the flag with the German national colors black, red, and gold first flew on the Kastanienberg near Neustadt, Hambach Castle represents the cradle of German democracy. “Rise up, German men and boys of every rank, glow with the holy spark of fatherland and freedom, gather together!” About 30,000 people answered this call. Led by trumpet calls and music, they marched up the garland-decorated heights to Hambach Castle. On the highest battlements of the castle, they raised the colors black, red, and gold. Through numerous speeches, greetings, songs, and toasts, they expressed their demands. In countless conversations and discussions, an animated, even heated exchange of thoughts and opinions took place. In many ways, this political event resembled a fair stuffed with stalls, music, and carousels.
The exhibition Up, up to the Castle! focuses on the events surrounding the year 1832 with a particular emphasis on the Hambach Festival. Various interactive stations, where for example, cockades can be crafted or where one can don period costumes, provide fun for all age groups and bring history to life.
The exhibition is divided into several thematic sections:
- Europe in unrest. On the way to the Hambach Festival
- Black-Red-Gold - Symbols of freedom and unity
- Freedom of expression and censorship. The fight for press and speech freedom
- Parliament, Constitution. From Hambach to Frankfurt
- Freedom, Peace among Nations. The long road to democracy and to Europe
A audio guide through the permanent exhibition is available in four languages (de., fr., en., pl.).
Further information about Hambach Castle can be found here
Pfalzcard holders receive free entry to the exhibition.
To obtain a valid ticket for the exhibition, the Pfalzcard must be presented at the cash desk.
More about the Pfalzcard https://www.pfalzcard.de/
Opening times
March - October
Mon.-Sun. 09:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Last admission: 5:30 p.m.
November - February
Mon.-Sun. 09:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last admission: 4:30 p.m.
Closed on December 24 / December 25 / December 26 / December 31 / January 1.
Price:
Entrance fees for the visit of the Castle(including the Exhibition on, up for the Castle)
Adults: 5,50€
Schoolchildren/students: 2,50€ (upon presentation of the identity document)
People with disabilities: 3,50€ (upon presentation of the identity document)
Family: 12€
Groups up to 10 people (adults): 4,50€
Groups up to 10 people (students): 1,50€
Free entry for children under 6
Discounts:
- Discount for SWR2 cultural card holders on entrance fee tot he Hambach Castle Foundation and events.
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Certification period: October 01, 2025 - September 30, 2028
Completely accessible and fully usable.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
Information center
- There are 4 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the information center. The way from the information center to the castle leads either via stairs or a difficult to walk and drive path with up to 18% slope. Alternatively, parking spaces are available at the castle.
- The building and all evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The counter with cash register is 85 cm high at the lowest point.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be folded up.
Hambach Castle
- There are 4 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the castle. The path from the parking lot to the castle is 100 meters long and has up to 3% slope.
- The building and all evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps. The elevator cabin is 110 cm x 226 cm.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide with the exception of a passage to the public WCs: 83 cm (alternative: WC in the Information Center).
- The cash desk in the castle is 120 cm high.
- Aids offered: museum stools
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be folded up.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop available.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually.
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is not designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas surveyed and accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly. The break position is not announced by spoken commands.
- Steps are not visually rich in contrast. There is at least a handrail on one side.
- There is an audio guide, a tactile model and a tactile map of Hambach Castle.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the castle is clearly recognisable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- There is no information in easy language.
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