The Saxony-Anhalt Museum Association

Gustav-Adolf-Museum, Funeral Parlour

Weißenfels

The Swedish King Gustav Adolf II, who was killed in action in the battle of Lützen, was layed on the bier in this house and later a post-mortem was carried out. This building served as well as lodging for Wallenstein´s general Pappenheim who was serving for the cavalry. Based on evidences the exhibition informs the visitors about the background and the course of the Thirty Year´s War. A diorama shows over 10,000 tin soldiers and reconstructs the battle of Lützen.

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Address
Große Burgstr. 22
06667 Weißenfels

Tel.: (0 34 43) 33 35 21
Fax.: (0 34 43) 33 59 90
museum@geleitshaus.com
www.geleitshaus.com Opening Hours
Tuesday-Friday 3 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, Sunday, holiday 10 am – 6 pm



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Touristinformation
www.blaues-band.de/