Düsseldorf Travel Tip:
Benrath Palace (Schloss Benrath)
Benrath Palace and Gardens, Düsseldorf
The most famous of Düsseldorf's palaces is in the borough of Benrath and was built in the 18th century as a palace for the Elector Carl Theodor von der Pfalz. Today it is one of Düsseldorf's most popular excursion spots and houses various museums, such as the European Horticultural Art Museum. The court architect Nicolas de Pigage (1723 1798) designed the magnificent building and the rolling parklands in which you can promenade even today. The ensemble at Benrath has been proposed for designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hours: April 16 - October 31: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm. November 1 - April 15: Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Monday.
Admission: A combined ticket for all museum in Benrath Palace is 10.50 € Adults, 7.50 € Concessions; Children under 18 free.
[ Source: http://www.duesseldorf.de/eng/tourism/discover/schloesser/index.shtml ]
Related: http://www.schloss-benrath.de/en/portal_stiftung/bootportal.asp
Address: Benrather Schlossallee 100-106, 40597 Düsseldorf
Tags: Düsseldorf, Castle, Gardens, Museums
Location of Benrath Palace (Schloss Benrath)
More Düsseldorf Travel Tips
Düsseldorf is famous for its nightlife, carnival, events, and shopping, and also for fashion and trade fairs like the Boot Messe (famous for boats and watersports) and Igedo (fashion). Every year more than 4 Million people visit the big fun fair (Kirmes)…
Related: Düsseldorf travel guide
Where to stay in Düsseldorf?
We have a collection of charming and inviting vacation rentals in Düsseldorf.
