Auf der Heidecksburg

In this richly illustrated audio tour, the author opens a window onto the centuries‑old Heidecksburg, a fortress that has guarded the Saale Valley since the early Middle Ages. Drawing on archival research and personal observations made while overseeing the castle’s collections for the state, he weaves together stories of Slavic settlers, medieval burghers, and the evolving art that now adorns its halls. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of frescoes, sculptures, and furniture that link the region’s cultural heritage to broader German artistic currents.

The narrative also maps the castle’s strategic role in medieval border defenses, explaining how a chain of fortifications once stretched from Eichicht to Naumburg to protect the thuringian frontier. Interspersed with anecdotes from early 20th‑century scholars and the author’s own reflections, the guide offers a sense of the painstaking work required to trace provenance through scattered state archives. All told, the program invites both history enthusiasts and casual listeners to appreciate how the past lives on in the stone walls and treasured artworks of the Heidecksburg.