Group tours, also outside opening times, available by arrangement.
Special tours as per schedule and by arrangement.
One of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany
Ludwigsburg Residential Palace
Visitor Information
opening times
Please note:
Due to restoration and restoration measures of the royal rooms in the new main building, the apartments of the Queen and King will probably not be open for visits until the beginning of 2023. These rooms will therefore not be visible during the guided tours of the palace.
Please note:
Prior to and during the KSK MUSIC OPEN IM LUDWIGSBURGER SCHLOSS, which will take place from 25 to 31 July 2019, there may be obstacles to the tour of the castle due to construction work and sound checks.
Please also note the following:
On the concert days (Thursday, 25 July, Saturday, 27 July, Sunday, 28 July as well as Tuesday, 30 July and Wednesday, 31 July) the guided tour route will be modified.
On 27 July the Residenzschloss closes at 3 p.m. The last guided tour starts on this day at 2 p.m..
On 28 July the Residenzschloss closes at 4.30 p.m.. The last guided tour begins on this day at 3.30 p.m..
The Kinderreich (Children's Kingdom) is closed on 27. On 28 July the Kinderreich is opend from noon to 2 p.m.
The family tour will be cancelled on 28 July.
We ask for your understanding.
To compensate, the castle administration invites all visitors to the standard guided tour to the Ceramics Museum and Duke Carl Eugen's apartment.
Please note:
We restore Ludwigsburg Favorite Palace for you! Ludwigsburg Favorite Palace is therefore not open for visits from January to December 2019. We ask for your understanding.
Palace
All year round
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Mon. - Sun.
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10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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| 27. July |
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
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| 28. July |
10:00 am - 04:30 pm
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Museums Barockgalerie, Fashion museum, Ceramics museum
15 March to 15 November
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Mon. - Sun.
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10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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| 27. July |
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
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| 28. July |
10:00 am - 04:30 pm
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16 November to 14 March
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Tue. - Sun.
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10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Mon.
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closed
Mondays Closed
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| 24. December |
closed
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| 31. December |
closed
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Appartement Carl Eugen
all year round
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Mon. - Sun.
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10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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| 27. July |
10:00 am - 03:00 pm
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| 28. July |
10:00 am - 04:30 pm
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| 24. December |
closed
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| 31. December |
closed
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Warning: Falling Branches
Due to dry and hot conditions, trees in the gardens and parks have been losing limbs, some of which are quite large. This occurs because the high temperatures cause evaporation in the wood, meaning that sap is no longer able to reach the leaves and cells at the tops of the trees, which is why they begin to shed limbs.
The dry, hot weather last summer caused weakening and damage to the trees, and this impact is now being seen.
To ensure the safety of our visitors, certified arborists check the trees regularly and thoroughly, both through sight checks and inspections. Furthermore, dead wood is regularly felled and removed to ensure safety. The shedding of limbs, however, is a protective measure undertaken by the trees themselves and can therefore not be anticipated. Branches as well as limbs up to 50 cm in diameter can be affected.
State Palaces and Gardens Management asks that all visitors remain on park paths and expressly warns against spending time under established trees or in their general vicinity, even if the shade is tempting!
Fire Danger in the Gardens
Due to high temperatures and a lack of rainfall, the fields and meadows in the historic gardens and parks are very dry. Open flame or grilling is never permitted in the parks and gardens, but visitors are also expressly asked to refrain from dropping cigarettes, glass bottles, or other trash on the grounds. This will help keep the grounds clean, but it will also help prevent anyone from inadvertently starting a fire in the vegetation.
Guided Tours
Guided tours in German
15 march to 15 novemBer
| Mon - Sun | 10 am, 10.30 am, 11 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 2 pm, 2.30 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm, 4 pm, 4.30 pm, 5 pm |
Guided tours in german (with translation text).
16 novemBer to 14 march
| Mon - Fri | 10 am, 11.30 am, 1 pm, 2.30 pm, 4 pm |
| Sat and Sun and public holidays | 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 2 pm, 2.30 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm, 4 pm |
Guided tours in german (with translation text).
Guided tours in english
15 march to 15 novemBer
| Mon - Fri | 1.15 pm, 3.15 pm |
| Sat and Sund and public holidays | 11.15 am, 1.15 pm, 3.15 pm, 5.15 pm |
16 novemBer to 14 march
| Mon - Fri | 1.15 pm, 3.15 pm |
| Sat and Sun and public holidays | 11.15 am, 1.15 pm, 3.15 pm |
Admission
Residential Palace
| Adults | 8,00 € |
| Reduced | 4,00 € |
| Family | 20,00 € |
| Groups of 20 or more per person | 7,20 € |
| Private group tours | on request |
Admission to the Residential Palace includes a guided tour.
Museum Ticket
| Adults | 3,00 € |
| Reduced | 1,50 € |
| Family | 7,50 € |
| Groups of 20 or more per person | 2,70 € |
This additional ticket covers the ceramics and fashion museums, the baroque gallery and Carl Eugen's Apartments. It is valid for two successive days.
Baroque Experience
| Adults | 20,00 € |
| Reduced | 10,00 € |
| Groups of 20 or more per person | 18,00 € |
Includes Museums, Palaces and Blühendes Barock.
Kinderreich - combined Ticket
| Adults | 8,00 € |
| Reduced | 4,00 € |
| Family | 20,00 € |
Includes Museums or Residential Palace plus Kinderreich.
1 Museum of your choice including Audio Guide
| Adults | 4,00 € |
| Reduced | 2,00 € |
| Family | 10,00 € |
| Groups of 20 or more per person | 3,60 € |
Museum Tour with Audio Guide
| Adults | 8,00 € |
| Reduced | 4,00 € |
| Family | 20,00 € |
| Groups of 20 or more per person | 7,20 € |
Includes Barockgalerie, Fashion Museum, Ceramics Museum, Carl Eugen's Apartments
Special Guided Tour
| Adults | 10,00 € |
| Reduced | 5,00 € |
| Family | 25,00 € |
| Groups p.P. | 9,00 € |
If not indicated otherwise.