Gottorf Castle, former residence of the Danish kings and the Dukes of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, locates now two museums, the State Art and Cultural History Museum and ... read more
Güstrow Castle is the most important Renaissance building in northern Germany, and was designed by the architect Franz Parr. It was built in the 16th century, as the ... read more
Herrenhausen Palace dates back to the 17th century and was a summer residence of the House of Hannover. It was completely destroyed during WWII, rebuild and opened in ... read more
Hohenzieritz Castle, as we see it today, dates from the second half of the 18th century when it was owned by Duke Karl II of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The plans were ... read more
Hundisburg Palace, a completely restored impressive Baroque palace and garden, is today a multi functional cultural centre, housing different collections, a unique library ... read more
Jenisch Haus was a country seat of the Hamburg senator Martin Johan Jenisch. It was build 1832-1834 based on plans by Franz Gustav Forsmann und Karl Friedrich Schinkel. ... read more
Karlsruhe Palace & Garden were founded in 1715 when Carl Wilhelm began to make his retreat. It is now home to the main museum of the Badische Landesmuseum ... read more
Köpenick Castle is a Baroque water castle, build for the Electors of Brandenburg, the Hohenzollerns. However it dates back to the 6th century as a Slavic castle and a ... read more
Ludwigsburg Favorite Palace, build from 1717–1723, was used for hunting and a summer residence for the Dukes of Würtenberg. It is overlooking the extensive Favoritepark ... read more
Ludwigsburg Residential Palace is one of the largest baroque palaces in Europe. With Royal apartments, several museums and a unique palace theatre is offers the visitors a ... read more
Löwenburg Castle was built by Landgrave Wilhelm IX at the end of the 18th century for his mistress Karoline von Schlotheim. It is located in Wilhelmshöhe Berg Park and ... read more
Mosigkau Castle was built as a summer residence between 1752 and 1757 for Princess Anne-Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Dessau. Today it is a museum, whereby the master paintings ... read more
Neues Schloss Bayreuth reflects the life, works and philosophy of Margravine Wilhelmine and her husband Friedrich. It is an example of the rococo style as evolved in ... read more
Castle Schloss + Park Nymphenburg was a summer residence for the Bavarian ruling family, the Wittelsbachs. The complex was finished in 1679 and got its present dimensions ... read more
The baroque Old Castle Hermitage was build and extended by the Markgraves of Bayreuth in the 18th century. Park and castle are open to the public. The castle-museum can be ... read more
Neues Schloss Herrenchiemsee is the largest castle complex build by the famous Bavarian king Ludwig II, based on Versailles. However it was never finished after his ... read more
Palace New Residence Bamberg dates from the early 17th century as the (new) residence of the Bamberg Prince-Bishops. It is famous for its baroque interior with numerous ... read more
Pillnitz Castle was the summer residence of many electors and kings of Saxony, in particular for their mistresses. Today, the palace houses the Palace Museum and the Arts ... read more
Prince Pueckler Park Bad Muskau; castle and park are a creation of the famous landscape architect, writer, bon-vivant, adventurer, politician Prince Pückler-Muskau. It is ... read more
Prinz-Georg Palais, today serving as a museum for the Grand Ducal Hessian Porcelain Collection, is together with its garden, a charming Baroque ensemble. read more