Luisium Castle

In the garden, the scenes appear more familiar and intimate than in the other Wörlitz Anlagen, although it is extremely structured in contrast to the English gardens in the vicinity. Embedded in three earth walls that protect against floods, the garden is enlivened by smaller sculptures and structures, such as the neo-Gothic garden pavilion (Snake House).

Particularly charming are the views of the neo-Gothic stud farm on the western boundary wall. Here, the gaze sweeps over extensive pastures with sheep, cows, and goats. Because of the rigid structure on one side and the loosening up by the animals on the other, this new garden style was then also called the German Garden. The stud farm was built between 1779 and 1781 on an area of 16 hectares. The stud farm buildings enclose a rectangular courtyard, to which access is possible at the corner pointing towards Luisium. The show gables of the buildings flanking the opening point towards Luisium. On the facade, whose gable is adorned with a rearing horse, a drinking fountain in the form of a sarcophagus is embedded, decorated with two lion heads as gargoyles.

Prince Leopold III. died in Luisium on August 9, 1817, ten days after a riding accident. The garden was renovated after Germany's reunification in 1990 and has since been one of the highlights of the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz. The garden is freely accessible. The castle can be visited for a fee as part of a guided tour.