Zeitz Town Hall
Zeitz Town Hall
Built between 1505 and 1509, the town hall in the heart of the city is a real gem. It is considered the city's landmark and offers beautiful details to explore, including the magnificently decorated Peace Hall (advance booking required). The 52-metre-high town hall tower was built during the extension work between 1905 and 1909. Those who are fit enough can climb to the top. From here, you have a unique view over the roofs of the city and, on a clear day, you can even see the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig.
Incidentally, Dr Friedrich Martin Luther, a great-grandson of Luther, served as the ‘first mayor’ in the old part of the building from 1726 to 1742.
The Gothic Hall on the upper floor is part of the historic town hall in Zeitz, the Gothic section of which was built between 1505 and 1509.
The historic nail column is also located here. It was found in Moritzburg Castle. The war emblem with ‘Saint Michael’ at the top and the city coat of arms was donated in 1916 by Rossner, a mill owner from Zeitz. In reference to the Wars of Liberation, ‘I gave gold for iron,’ the nail column was once used for monetary donations. Donors were allowed to immortalise themselves with a nail in the wooden column. The price for gold nails was ten marks, for silver nails two marks and for iron nails 20 pfennigs. Small plaques with inscriptions from individuals, companies or associations could also be attached. The money collected was used for war welfare. Donors entered their names in a special book.
The upper floor of the town hall is accessible via the side entrance and a platform lift without steps.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label “Accessibility certified – accessible for people with walking disabilities.”
Some information on accessibility is listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking space for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via a stair platform lift.
- There are no slopes with a gradient of more than 6%.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a flip-up grab rail on at least the accessible side of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
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Some information on accessibility is listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility is listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast font.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
- Stairs in the stairwell have visually contrasting edges on the first and last steps.
- Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility is listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the town hall is not clearly visible from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight.
- There is no information in easy or simple language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF