Peleș Castle
- from RON 30
- Good on a rainy day
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Why go
- The Hall of Honour, with a stained-glass ceiling and a gallery of Hohenzollern ancestor paintings.
- The Grand Armory, with 1,600 of the castle's 4,000 weapons and armour pieces, and a complete Maximilian armour for horse and rider.
- The seven Italian neo-Renaissance terrace gardens, with many statues, mostly of Carrara marble.
- A perfectly preserved leather wall cover about 500 years old, the rarest of its quality.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Statue of King Carol IA tall statue of King Carol I by Raffaello Romanelli overlooks the main entrance.Overlooking the main entrance On the map
- Honour StaircaseStatues of Stephen the Great and Michael the Brave stand on the staircase in the vestibule.In the vestibule On the map
- Marble fireplaceA marble fireplace with Michelangelo motifs, executed by Paunazio.Inside the castle On the map
- Bronze doorsSolid bronze doors, made in Rome.Inside the castle On the map
- Executioner's swordA German executioner's sword, reserved for nobles, is on display.In the armouries On the map
Know before you go
- The castle closes each November for cleaning. In 2026 the closure runs from 2 November to 1 December.
- Open Wednesdays from 10:00 and Thursday to Sunday from 09:00, until 4:15 p.m.
- Public visits are made only within guided tours, offered in five foreign languages.
- Tickets are required for a specific time slot.
- Entry is first-come, first-served, within the time slot the ticket was bought for.
- Buy tickets only at bilete.peles.ro or at the SelfPay stations nearby.
- Tickets from any other seller are unauthorised.
- The museum takes no responsibility for tickets sold online or at SelfPay stations.
Legends and hidden details
- Gold coins were buried beneath the foundation stone.
- Inventor Franciszek Rychnowski was given the heating installation and received a gold medal from Carol I.
- Carol II of Romania was born at the castle in 1893.
- In 1914 a crown council held here decided on neutrality in the war that had just begun.
- An imperial apartment was fitted out in 1906 for a visit that never happened, unlike Franz Joseph's visit in 1896.
What's inside
- These collections and rooms form part of the castle's interior; not every room is open.
- Small Armory, with mostly Oriental arms, many made of gold and silver.
- Playhouse, with sixty seats and a Royal Box in Louis XIV style.
- Concert hall, with a harpsichord from 1621, a Blüthner piano and a Rieger organ.
- Moorish Salon, designed under Charles Lecompte de Nouy.
- Music room, left unfinished after the king's death; his widow made no further changes.
- Orchestrion by M. Welte & Söhne, held by the museum.
- Painting collection of almost 2,000 pieces.
- A secret door behind a bookshelf let the king reach several rooms.
- A hall of mirrors and stone lions.
Tips for your visit
- The castle has several entrances and interior staircases.
- The castle's address is strada Pelesului 2, Sinaia.
- Among the most visited sights in Romania.
Best time to visit
- Open Wednesday to Sunday, with entry in time slots.
- In summer, craft stalls line the entrance drive, selling local goods.
With kids
- The 2011 film Eine Prinzessin zu Weihnachten, starring Roger Moore, was set at the castle.
- The 2017 Netflix film A Christmas Prince also used the castle as a setting.
Interesting facts5
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Its own power plant on the Peles banks made it the first castle in Europe with electricity.
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Central heating was installed to avoid open fires, because the woodwork is the castle's main appeal.
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The monarchs shared one bedroom, unusual for recent royal families.
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The castle is part of a royal complex that also includes Pelișor Castle and the Foișor Hunting Lodge.
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The decoration and murals are the work of Gustav Klimt and Franz Matsch.
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Shorts
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Photo spots
- Entrance driveThe castle sits among forests and mountain meadows, away from the busy centre of Sinaia.The entrance drive in front of the castle On the map
- Seven terracesSeven terraces surround the castle.Around the castle On the map
Tours and audio guides
- Guided tour
- Five foreign languages, English among them
Sources: Peleș Castle - Wikipedia · Sinaia - Wikivoyage (see) · Acasă · Muzeul National Peleș · Accesibiliate · Muzeul National Peleș · Schloss Peleș - Wikipedia · Château de Peleș - Wikipedia · Castelul Peleș - Wikipedia · Peles Castle: description (its own site) · Arhivă Personalități · Muzeul National Peleș · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Website
- peles.ro/ro/
- Phone
- +40 244 310 918
Questions and answers
Do I need a ticket to visit Peles Castle?
Yes. Each ticket is for one time slot, and entry is first-come, first-served within that slot. Buy tickets only at bilete.peles.ro or at the SelfPay stations nearby.
What are the opening hours of Peles Castle?
The castle is open until 4:15 p.m. on its opening days. It is closed from 2 November to 1 December 2026 for general cleaning and preventive conservation.
Can I walk through Peles Castle on my own?
No. Public visits are made only on guided tours, which are offered in five foreign languages, English among them.
Does Peles Castle have a lift?
Yes. The castle has two lifts.
How do I get to Peles Castle by train?
Many trains run to Sinaia from Ploiești or Brașov. The castle stands in Sinaia on the European road E60 (DN1), northwest of the town.
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