HistoPad

From March 15, 2024, you can once again join Augustus the Strong on a journey back in time to the year 1728! Take part in the evening game in the billiards room, celebrate a lavish banquet and experience the fairy-tale castle Moritzburg back in Augustus' day.

What did the king's private chambers look like? How were the ladies at court dressed? What did a banquet look like?  Find out! Embark on an interactive discovery tour with the HistoPad in Moritzburg Castle!

 

Important information at a glance:

  • 15 time portals will take you on an unforgettable journey back to the 18th century.
  • Explore Moritzburg Castle at the time of Augustus the Strong and learn more about the Moritzburg celebration and the festive community thanks to augmented reality, 3D animations and high-resolution images.
  • Embark on an exciting treasure hunt, find hidden treasures and claim your reward.
  • Take a historic selfie to remember your visit.
  • Navigate your way through the rooms using the interactive map.
  • Also suitable for people with reduced mobility and visual impairments.
  • Available in 10 languages: German, English, French, Czech, Polish, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
  • The HistoPad is included in the admission price. Holders of the schloesserlandCARD will pay EUR 3.00 to use the HistoPad.

How does the HistoPad work?

  • Scan the time portals in the historic castle halls.
  • The HistoPad will detect where you are and take you on a journey through time.
  • Move freely through the rooms and watch the castle’s history come to life through augmented reality.
  • The 3D reconstructions and models will teach you more about the exciting exhibits, murals and architecture.
  • Zoom in on high-resolution photos and discover fascinating details that can hardly be seen with the naked eye.

 

Travel back to the 18th century with augmented reality and 3D animations, immersing yourself in the historic castle halls and experiencing the history of Moritzburg Castle like never before.