Blick über den Karpfenteich auf das Schloss Charlottenburg, Altes Schloss

Charlottenburg Palace – Old PalacePrussia’s Magnificence in a Single Ensemble

Charlottenburg Palace is – with the Old Palace and the New Wing – the largest and most significant palace complex in Berlin stemming from the former Brandenburg electors, Prussian kings and German emperors. It was among the favorite retreats of seven generations of Hohenzollern rulers, who repeatedly redesigned individual rooms with luxurious interior décor while also having sections of the gardens transformed into royal grandeur.

Today, the shifting tastes of the palace’s many residents and the changing requirements for ceremonial and private use can be traced from the Baroque period to the early 20th century. Following severe damage in World War II, the palace was largely rebuilt and refurnished. The former summer residence is now one of the most important attractions in the German capital.

The palace offers interiors and halls whose arrangements are faithful to the originals, impressive suites and exceptional art collections of outstanding masterpieces. The Porcelain Cabinet, the Palace Chapel ans the bedchamber of Frederick I are among the highlights of the magnificent Baroque parade apartments in the Old Palace that had been built in 1700 with its crowning towers. This construction of the central structure of the large palace complex was commissioned by the clever and art-loving Queen Sophia Charlotte and her husband Frederick I.

Schloss Charlottenburg – Altes Schloss
Spandauer Damm 10-22
14059 Berlin

April to October
Monday
closed
Tuesday – Sunday:
10.00 AM – 05.30 PM
Works meeting (16.10.2024)
closed
November to March
Monday
closed
Tuesday – Sunday:
10.00 AM – 04.30 PM
Christmas Eve (24.12.2024)
closed
Christmas Day (25.12.2024)
closed
Christmas Holiday (26.12.2024)
10.00 AM – 04.30 PM
New Year's Eve (31.12.2024)
10.00 AM – 02.00 PM
New Year's Day (01.01.2025)
11.00 AM – 04.30 PM

Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

On public holidays, weekend opening hours apply unless otherwise stated.

Overview of opening hours and holidays »

Single Ticket Old Palace
12 €, reduced 8 €
Single Ticket New Wing
12 €, reduced 8 €
charlottenburg+ Ticket

Valid for a single visit to all the SPSG museum institutions in the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens incl. special exhibition on one day.

On sale at all palace registers, at the visitor centers and online. When purchasing tickets a fixed admission time for Charlottenburg Palace will be booked as well.

Further information

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19 €, reduced 14 €
charlottenburg+ Family Ticket

Valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children belonging to the same family aged 18 or younger. Valid for a single visit to all the SPSG museum institutions in the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens incl. special exhibition on one day. On sale at all palace registers and at the visitor centers. When purchasing tickets a fixed admission time for Charlottenburg Palace will be booked as well.

Further information

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25 €
Free admission
for annual ticket holders
Freier Eintritt mit Kulturpass

weitere Informationen

Information on free admission and concessions

Charlottenburg Palace – Old Palace
Spandauer Damm 10-22
14059 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30.3 20 91-0
SPSG | Visitor Information
Visitor Centre Historic Windmill in Sanssouci Park
An der Orangerie 1
14469 Potsdam
Closed Mondays

Visitor Centre New Palace in Sanssouci Park
Am Neuen Palais 3
14469 Potsdam
Closed Tuedays
info@spsg.de
Phone: +49 (0) 331.96 94-200
SPSG | Gruppenservice
contact form for booking requests
gruppenservice@spsg.de
Phone: 0331.96 94-222
Fax: 0331.96 94-107

The "SANSSOUCI" app is your portal and digital guide through the palaces and parks and is available free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.

The following language versions are available for Charlottenburg Palace – Old Palace:

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  • Traces of colonialism
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  • The Prussian Royal House
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We recommend downloading the app from home before your visit.

Please note: No luggage or baggage may be left in the entrance area of the palace for security and safety reasons.
You can leave smaller baggage items at the coat check free of charge.

Our group offers you can find here

Impressions

360 degree panorama

Video

Exhibitions

The Prussian Royal House
Open all year round

The Prussian Royal HouseAn Introduction to the Dynasty

Permanent exhibition