Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge & GardenThe Fall Residence of the Soldier King
Since he was a boy, King Frederick William I, Prussia’s “Soldier King,” had loved Wusterhausen. It was here that he planned and prepared for his reign, developed new ideas for a well-organized and economical administration, and started to assemble a sizable army, whose soldiers became known as the “Lange Kerls” (tall men).
Later, Frederick William I would spend August to November here with his family – the happiest of times for him – and made Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge his fall residence. It was from here that he performed his sovereign duties and indulged his great passion for hunting. In the evenings, he would summon his famous “Tobacco Club” to discuss politics in a convivial setting peppered with bawdy jokes.
Today this predominantly 16th century building provides visitors with an authentic impression of the environment and artistic pursuits in Brandenburg-Prussia during the first half of the 18th century. Forty works of art painted by the king have their own special appeal.
Together with Charlottenburg, the grounds of Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge represent the earliest examples of French Baroque gardens in the style of André Le Nôtre in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The fundamental Baroque structure of the garden has been fully restored and harmonizes with elements remaining from its design in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge
Schlossplatz 1
15711 Königs Wusterhausen
Public Transportation
Stop "Königs Wusterhausen, Schloß"
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Parking
Very limited parking.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Can only be viewed with a guided tour. Guided tours are in German (information available in other languages).
For organisational reasons, there may be waiting times. We ask for your understanding.
On public holidays, weekend opening hours apply unless otherwise stated.
Valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children (aged 18 or younger).
for annual ticket holders
Palace Head Manager Schloss & Schlossgarten Königs Wusterhausen
Schlossplatz 1
15711 Königs Wusterhausen
schloss-koenigswusterhausen@spsg.de
Phone: 03375.2 11 70-0
- not wheelchair accessible
Unfortunately, the exhibition rooms are not accessible for wheelchair users.
For conservation reasons, it is unfortunately not possible to use prams / baby strollers in the exhibition rooms.
Assistance dogs are welcome
Our group offers you can find here
Please note: No luggage or baggage may be left in the entrance area of the palace for security and safety reasons.
A limited number of lockers are available for smaller pieces of baggage (up to 35 x 35 x 50 cm).
Welcome! Königs Wusterhausen Garden is a garden monument. Please help us to preserve the park as a place of culture and recreation! The park is accessible to visitors from 8:00 am until dusk. It is strictly reserved for pedestrians. Entering the park is at one’s own risk.
For the protection of the garden monuments and for the peaceful coexistence of all visitors with one another, it is not permitted:
- to drive or park motor vehicles within the park without a special permit
- to ride, push or park bicycles
- to leave the paths
- to take or remove plants or clippings of them, or to otherwise damage them
- to litter or to leave behind trash of any kind
- to camp or pitch a tent
- to light a fire or to barbecue
- to climb on architectural structures or elements of garden ensembles
- to listen to audible music or to play live music
- to play ball or other sports games
- to ride a horse or to use inline skates, skateboards, etc.
- to ride sleds or to ski or to walk on frozen bodies of water
- to set up advertising boards, posters or signs
- to place or distribute flyers, advertising brochures or other printed materials
- to conduct trade or commerce
- to hold demonstrations
We ask you to walk dogs on a short leash and to immediately pick up after your dog.
Commercial guided tours of the park that are not organised by the Foundation require the prior written consent of the Foundation.
Photo, film and television shoots with additional technology and/or personnel (e.g. model shoots, advertising shoots, film and television shoots for feature films, series, documentaries, music videos and cinema productions) are subject to authorisation.
Further information
Please note: The ascent of model aircraft and unmanned aerial systems is prohibited.
Caution! None of the fountains contain drinking water!
Park guards and employees are gladly available to answer any questions.
The Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg’s (Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation) official ordinance with regard to preventing dangers posed to the architectural and garden assets under its care also applies to this park. Noncompliance and offences may be punished as a breach of regulations (a misdemeanor).
General Director
