Charlottenburg Palace

Name: Charlottenburg Palace
Address: Spandauer Damm 10-22 Luisenplatz, Berlin, Charlottenburg, DE
Telephone: 030320910

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Open today 10:00–16:30Erwachsene 20 Euro EUR 20 · Kinder 6–14 Jahre 10 Euro EUR 10

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About

Charlottenburg Palace is Berlin’s largest palace complex, a former royal summer residence in Charlottenburg comprising the Old Palace and New Wing.

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Why go

Thousands of porcelain objects in the Old Palace’s Porcelain Cabinet
Frederick the Great’s Rococo State Apartments in the New Wing
The palace park beside the Spree, shaped by French formal and English landscape design

Plan your visit

Opening times

April bis oktober09:30–17:30

November bis märz · now09:30–16:30

April bis oktober10:00–17:30

November bis märz · now10:00–16:30

Prices

Erwachsene 20 EuroEUR 20

Kinder 6–14 Jahre 10 EuroEUR 10

From the venue's website · checked 26 Oct 2026

Don't miss

Palace ChapelJan Anthonie Coxie painted its frescoes and altarpiece.Old Palace
Great Elector’s equestrian statueAndreas Schlüter designed the statue, made between 1696 and 1700.Palace courtyard
East-wing ceremonial hallsThe White Hall, Banqueting Hall, Throne Room and Golden Gallery are on the upper floor.East wing, upper floor

Know before you go What's inside Tips for your visit Best time to visit With kids

Know before you go

Closing time is 17:30 from 1 April to 31 October and 16:30 from 1 November to 31 March. Confirm the opening time for your visit before travelling.
The free cloakroom accepts small bags and jackets, but not suitcases.

What's inside

Frederick I’s bedchamber is part of the Old Palace’s Baroque parade apartments.
Frederick William II’s Winter Chambers were decorated for winter residence.
The interiors show changing tastes and ceremonial and private uses from the Baroque period to the early 20th century.
The Belvedere holds Berlin royal porcelain; the New Pavilion displays arts and crafts from Schinkel’s period.
The Small Orangery houses a museum of prehistory and protohistory.
The Mausoleum contains the tombs of Queen Louise, Frederick William III, Wilhelm I and Augusta.

Tips for your visit

Buy tickets online through the palace website.
The Orangery houses a restaurant and café.
Across the street are the Bröhan Museum, Berggruen Museum and Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection.

Best time to visit

April–October has a later closing time, 17:30, compared with 16:30 in November–March.

With kids

Children aged 6–14: EUR 10.
Strollers cannot enter exhibition rooms for conservation reasons.

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1716
Frederick William I gave the Amber Room to Tsar Peter the Great in 1716.
Schloss Charlottenburg - Wikipedia
The Orangery sheltered rare plants in winter and hosted court festivities in summer.
Schloss Charlottenburg - Wikipedia
1795
Free theatre tickets became available to members of the public from 1795.
Schloss Charlottenburg - Wikipedia

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History

Seven generations of Hohenzollern rulers used the palace as a retreat, repeatedly reshaping its rooms and gardens.

1695Sophie Charlotte commissioned the palace as a summer residence.
1699The palace opened on 11 July, Frederick’s 42nd birthday.
1701Johann Friedrich Eosander von Göthe expanded the palace after Frederick became king.
1705The palace and adjacent settlement were named Charlottenburg in Sophie Charlotte’s honour.
1740Frederick the Great commissioned a new wing from Knobelsdorff.

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1810Heinrich Gentz built the original mausoleum for Queen Louise, to a design by Schinkel.
1888The palace ceased to be a royal residence and opened to visitors.
23 November 1943An Allied air raid severely damaged the palace; the dome collapsed and parts burned.
1957The palace dome was restored.
2004–early 2006It served as Germany’s presidential seat while Bellevue Palace was renovated.

Tours and audio guides

Old Palace tour: German or English Guided tours cover the palace rooms and the Prussian royal house; visitors can also explore independently.
Tour exploring colonialism: German or English A distinct Old Palace tour explores traces of colonialism.
SANSSOUCI app: Free digital guide Guides visitors through palaces and parks.

How to get there

TrainTake the U7 to Richard-Wagner-Platz.
BusTake bus 109 or M45 to Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg.
On footAddress: Spandauer Damm 10–22, 14059 Berlin.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access The palace is partly accessible for wheelchair users.
Assistance dogs Assistance dogs are welcome.

Sources: Schloss Charlottenburg - Wikipedia · Berlin/City West - Wikivoyage (see) · Charlottenburg Palace – Old Palace - Prussia’s … · Schloss Charlottenburg – Altes Schloss - Barock… · Schloss Charlottenburg - Wikipedia · Château de Charlottenbourg - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

Spandauer Damm 10-22 Luisenplatz, Berlin

Website: spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss…
Phone: 030320910

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Questions and answers

How much is an adult ticket to Charlottenburg Palace?

The adult ticket price is EUR 20.

What was Charlottenburg Palace originally called?

It was originally called Lietzenburg, also spelled Lützenburg.

What decorated Charlottenburg Palace’s garden in summer?

More than 500 orange, lemon and bitter orange trees decorated the Baroque garden.

Why was a small opera house built at Charlottenburg Palace?

Queen Sophie Charlotte enjoyed opera and musical performances.

What happened to Charlottenburg Palace’s rooftop sculptures in 2007?

All 20 rooftop balustrade sculptures returned after restoration work.

What was agreed at Charlottenburg Palace in 1725?

A treaty with George I of England secured Brandenburg’s inheritance claims to Jülich-Kleve.

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