What to do · Rheinsberg
Rheinsberg Palace
Information
- From
- €10 per person in winter; €14 from April to October; families from €20
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year, Tuesday to Sunday; closed on Mondays
- Who it's for
- All ages; best from age 8
What it is
Rheinsberg was a medieval moated castle. In 1734 the Soldier King bought it for his son, the future Frederick the Great, who transformed it and lived here from 1736 to 1740: according to the foundation that looks after it, the happiest time of his life, and the place where he tried out ideas he later took to Sanssouci. His brother Prince Henry inherited it afterwards, filled it with music and theatre and gave it the air of early Classicism. Restoration has recovered the rooms of around 1740 and those of around 1786, with paintings and furniture of their owners.
Opening times and tickets
From April to October it is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 and is visited on your own; the €14 ticket (€10 concession) includes Prince Henry's summer apartment and the Kurt Tucholsky museum. From November to March it is open from 10:00 to 16:00 and entry is with a guided tour in German, with information in other languages: €10 (€7 concession). The family card, for two adults and up to four under-18s, costs €28 in summer and €20 in winter. Last entry half an hour before closing. Closed on Mondays. There is visitor parking nearby and a bus stop, Rheinsberg Schloss.
Tips
- Buy your ticket online In summer you avoid the ticket-office queue.
- Combine it with the boat The landing stage is a few minutes' walk away.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
€14 from April to October and €10 from November to March; families, €28 and €20.
Can you visit on your own in winter?
No: from November to March the visit is guided, in German.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
In part, according to the foundation; check the conditions beforehand.
As a familyWith teenagers
