Fascinating experience management: The life of the Goldmaker Klettenberg

Fascinating experience management: The life of the Goldmaker Klettenberg

What an exciting time that the story about Johann Hector of Klettenberg presents to us! The man, who became known as the alchemist and self -proclaimed gold maker, led the Saxon Elector of August the strong with his tricks. This fascinating chapter of history will be brought to life on July 9th and August 6, 2025 during adventure tours in the Schloss Museum and Senftenberg fortress. Kulturkurier reports that the tour begins at 4 p.m.

Klettenberg, who was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1684 and died at the Königstein fortress on March 1, 1720, was an adventurer and high forklift. After a deadly duel, he had to leave Frankfurt and set out as a alchemist that could produce gold. At first he appeared at the courtyard of Saxony-Weimar as Baron von Wileck, although he was never a real baron. However, his luck did not last long before he was exposed. Wikipedia provides further details about the dramatic turn in his life.

a life full of and

Again and again Klettenberg looked for new opportunities to reduce his debts to the elector, which soon got to 24,000 thaler. Instead of making gold, he finally spent two years in prison and was beheaded in 1720 for a duel he had triggered. At the place of his execution, the royal nose, a memorial stone is reminiscent of the tragic fate of the Freiherr. His niece, Susanne von Klettenberg, was also a remarkable personality and, with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, led a pietistic circle in which they studied alchemy.

The experience tours in the Senftenberg Castle not only address Klettenberg's life, but also the city and fortress in the 18th century. Actress Monika Auer will take on the role of Madame Johanne Eleonore Sophie von Klettenberg and give a lively insight into the eventful history of that time. For only 7 euros, reduced 5.50 euros and for children 3 euros everyone can plunge into the adventure. However, one should hurry because the number of participants is limited. Registration takes place either at the museum treasury or by phone at 03573-870 2400. Alternatively, you can also send an email to museum@osl-online.de.

parallels to historical alchemists

In the context of alchemy, it is interesting to mention that Kletttenberg is in a tradition that also includes figures such as Alessandro Cagliostro. Cagliostro, born on June 2, 1743 in Palermo, was known for his mysterious teachings and his alleged skills to give eternal life. He was involved in scandals and left as many questions about his real skills, while Klettenberg mainly went into history as a fraudster. Dayhist illuminates Cagliostros Life and its influence on esotericism.

Such historical excursions into the life of Klettenberg invite you to explore the entanglements and secrets of the past. So, nothing like the experience and immersion in a time when alchemy and court intrigue belonged to everyday life!