Learn and discover

Discovering new things, expanding horizons, getting to know worlds: the Garden Kingdom is a treasure trove of the 18th century and beyond. Whether educational visits for teachers, pupils and students, art tours or forays through the unique nature of the gardens and parks - much is possible and the offer is multi-layered. How about a visit to the restoration workshop in Mosigkau Castle or the jam kitchen of Princess Henriette Catharina in Oranienbaum?

Children and young people in particular can experience the history and beauty of the castles and gardens, explore the lives and interests of the princes and princesses of the Garden Kingdom.

On the trail of...

Training events ...

... are aimed at teachers in the subjects of history and art. In special guided tours, the palaces, their museums, and the gardens and parks of the Dessau-Wörlitz Cultural Foundation are explained from the perspective of the framework guidelines for teaching in Saxony-Anhalt.

Behind the scenes ...

... the life of princes and princesses becomes really exciting. Especially for young visitors. They can slip into specially made historical costumes and act out small impromptu plays in the historical rooms as Princess Anna Wilhelmine or as a gardener.

On the trail of ...

... Prince Franz and Princess Luise on their extensive travels through Europe.
They brought back many works of art that were later displayed in Wörlitz Palace. A guided tour for children as a journey through the castle with suitcase, favorite book and provisions brings the world of the 18th century back to life.

Orange recipes and jam cooking ...

... of Princess Henriette Catharina, who was born in The Hague in the Netherlands in 1637, are the focus of the excursions to Oranienbaum Castle.
The special feature: the princess owned a private kitchen. Here she processed oranges into jam with her own hands. She left her recipes behind. A good reason to give them a try.