Alte Canzley

Wake up next to the thesis door
Dine, where Luther dined
Stay, where Kings stayed
Only one hour away from Berlin, Leipzig or Dresden!

The name of our hotel, “Alte Canzley,” means “Old Chancellery” and for centuries has been the residence of the chancellors of the powerful Saxon kings residing in Wittenberg. King Frederick the Wise (1463 – 1525) who resided there at the time of Martin Luther, was one of the candidates to be appointed Emperor of the “Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation,” the most powerful potentate in the western world at that time. However, Frederick declined due to his advanced age.

Our building is located directly opposite to their Medieval Castle and the Castle Church, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy a direct view of the castle grounds and the the world famous ‘Theses Door’ of the Castle Church from most of our rooms.  Our highest priority is the comfort of our guests. Our rooms are suitable for guests with allergies and one apartment is handicapped accessable.

Berlin, Leipzig or Dresden are only hone hour away! By train, you can travel to Berlin or Leipzig within 30 minutes! The airport Berlin Tegel TXL and Berlin Schönefeld are as close to us also. Erfurt, Weimar and Eisenach are only 3 hours away.

Rooms

A Historic Building in a Historic Town

History of the Hotel

According to historic records the first building at the site of the “Alte Canzley” was built in 1391 by Dr. Johannes Ferwer. Thus, the “Alte Canzley” is one of the oldest buildings in Wittenberg , predating the discovery of America by Columbus by more than a century.

A Historic Building in a Historic Town

History of the Hotel

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Travel Back in History

History of Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Our hotel is the perfect starting point for a journey back to the medieval age and the time of reformation.
Located in Wittenberg, our house and many of the surrounding buildings have a history that goes back to the 14th century.

A Historic Building in a Historic Town

History of Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Our hotel is the perfect starting point for a journey back to the medieval age and the time of reformation.
Located in Wittenberg, our house and many of the surrounding buildings have a history that goes back to the 14th century.

Were Tsars and emperors have dined and stayed

Guesthouse of the Kings – then and now

Drink, dine, or spend the night at our historic hotel where kings and tsars have stayed before you.

The impulse of the historic events in Wittenberg towards the modernization of Europe was recognized early on.
For good reason, Wittenberg became the destination for some of the most progressive European leaders during the 17th and 18th century.

Left to right: King Gustav of Sweden, Peter the Great, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

Were Tsars and emperors have dined and stayed

Guesthouse of the Kings – then and now

Drink, dine, or spend the night at our historic hotel where kings and tsars have stayed before you.

The impulse of the historic events in Wittenberg towards the modernization of Europe was recognized early on.
For good reason, Wittenberg became the destination for some of the most progressive European leaders during the 17th and 18th century.

Left to right: King Gustav of Sweden, Peter the Great, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands