Programme of the trip:
Day 1: Zwickau, Rochlitz, Nimbschen - Stations of progress
You start the day with a city tour in the footsteps of Luther and the Reformation along the Luther Trail, including a visit to St Mary's Cathedral and St Catherine's Church, where Thomas Müntzer preached.
This is followed by a guided tour of the Priesterhäuser, one of the oldest preserved residential buildings in Germany, with lunch in the "Brauhaus Zwickau" in the Priesterhäuser.
Day 2: Nimbschen, Grimma, Höfgen, Leisnig - tranquil strongholds of the Reformation
The day begins with a short tour of the ruins of Nimbschen Abbey
with a guided hike on the Luther Trail from Nimbschen to Grimma (3 km). There you will have a themed guided tour of the town with lunch in the "Ratskeller" (max. 50 people).
You can relax on a boat trip on the Mulde (max. 60 people) to Höfgen.
In Höfgen you will visit the "Schiffsmühle" museum and take a walk through Höfgen, the "village of the senses". Stop off at the "Zur Wassermühle" inn for a snack with regional products. Continue to Leisnig and visit the "LUTHER.LEISNIG.STADT.GUT" exhibition on the Leisnig caste order and church music.
Visit Mildenstein Castle, formerly owned by the Wettin dynasty, followed by a trip to Torgau.
Day 3: Torgau - the political centre of the Reformation
In Torgau you will also have a guided tour of the town "Martin Luther, Katharina von Bora and the Reformation in Torgau". You will visit Hartenfels Castle and view the current special exhibition. This is followed by an exploration of the castle church, the first new Protestant church building, and a visit to St Mary's Church with Katharina von Bora's epitaph and a small organ concert. Afterwards you will visit the house where Katharina von Bora died.
Day 4: Journey home
Further information:
Tips for connoisseurs:
Nimbschen Monastery:
- 5-course Luther menu, Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora tell the story of Nimbschen Monastery and their marriage in an amusing manner
Torgau:
- Rustic meal in the "Herr Käthe" restaurant (max. 49 people in three rooms)