The Venue
SchlossDornburg
A baroque castle near Magdeburg in Sachsen-Anhalt. Our home for the weekend.
The Castle
Built between 1751 and 1758, Schloss Dornburg is one of Germany’s most remarkable baroque palaces. It was commissioned by Fürstin Johanna Elisabeth von Anhalt-Zerbst — mother of the future Tsarina Catherine the Great — after the original 1674 castle was destroyed by fire.
The palace was designed by Friedrich Joachim Michael Stengel, one of the great baroque architects of the 18th century. Over the centuries it served as a royal residence, an archive, and more. Since 2000, comprehensive restoration has brought it back to life.
The traces of time give the place its unique atmosphere: ornate stucco ceilings, sprawling gardens, and rooms full of character. Courtyards for afternoon drinks, a grand hall for dinner, cellar rooms for late-night music, a lake at the doorstep, a sauna to warm up in, and views across the countryside. The whole place is ours for the weekend.
Address
Lindenweg 1, 39264 Gommern, Germany
Location
Find Us
Directions
Getting There
By Car
Berlin: ~1.5 hours
A2 west toward Magdeburg, exit Gommern
Munich: ~4.5 hours
A9 north toward Leipzig, then A14/A2 toward Magdeburg
Frankfurt: ~4 hours
A5 north then A2 east toward Magdeburg
Parking on the castle grounds. Got space? Offer a ride in the RSVP.
By Train
Nearest major station: Magdeburg Hbf(ICE from Berlin ~1.5h, from Frankfurt ~3.5h). From there it’s ~20 min by car or regional train to Gommern.
Need a shuttle? Note it in the RSVP and we’ll coordinate pickups.
Accommodation
Where to Sleep
We’ve reserved beds in four places. Pick one in the RSVP — all prices are per personfor the whole weekend, on top of the €100 event fee. Couples each pay individually.
In the Castle
Around 90 beds — mostly shared rooms, some doubles, a few singles. We assign based on the full guest mix.
Gelbes Haus
Village house, ~5 min from the castle. A 5-person room (two shared double beds + one single bed) plus a double room with a shared double bed.
Schlosskrug
Village inn, ~5 min from the castle. Two double rooms, each with one shared double bed — perfect for a couple or close friends.
Deichgraf Elbpension
Premium pension nearby, ~5 min from the castle. Two double rooms, each with one shared double bed.
Camping
Bring your tent or camper — plenty of space on the grounds. Castle bathrooms available.
Self-arranged
Sort out your own bed (hotel, friend’s place, Airbnb). You only pay the event fee.