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Schwetzingen Palace

Tourist attraction Castle

One of the Best Places To Visits in Schwetzingen


Address

Schloß Mittelbau, 68723 Schwetzingen, Germany

Website

www.schloss-schwetzingen.de

Contact

+49 6221 658880

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (8.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Jessica H. 6 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Einfach wundervoll 😁 hier muss man auf jeden Fall mal gewesen sein. Die Schlossführung ist super interessant, hier wird einem die Geschichte wieder in Erinnerung gebracht. Man kann zudem Fragen stellen und somit noch einiges lernen. Das Schloss ist in einem sehr guten Zustand. Der Schlossgarten ist wunderschön und sehr gepflegt, sehr sauber und lädt zum Verweilen ein. Wir werden mit Sicherheit wieder kommen.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gunnar A. 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Wir waren zu Besuch in der Region und haben uns zu einem Spaziergang im Park entschieden. Der Park ist sehr weitläufig angelegt. Sichtachsen und aufwändig angelegte Wege beeindrucken. Die Größe des Areals ist fast nicht zu fassen, da der Park immer wieder in separate Bereiche aufgeteilt ist. Dieser Park ist ein Muss!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sarah e. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and landscape.. it has a very nice garden and amazing temple and mosque view. You can walk around and discover the area with a map that you can have at the entrance it really helps to have a good overview where to go if it is your first time🌸
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Revilo F. 1 month ago on Google • 319 reviews New
    Schloß und Schloßgarten sind sehr schön. Die Führung durch das Schloß ist in unserem Fall etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig gewesen aber war auf jedem Fall informativ. Der Garten ist riesig und besitzt einige schöne Nebengebäude wie das Badhaus, den Apollotempel oder die Gartenmoschee. Man sollte genügend Zeit mitbringen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sara G. 1 month ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    Wir waren nur im Schlossgarten, daher kann ich zum Schloss selbst nichts sagen. So früh im Jahr ist der Garten noch recht langweilig, wenn man vom Obstgarten und der bereits jetzt blühenden japanischen Zierkirsche absieht. Das ist jedoch ein Anblick, der sich wirklich lohnt und das dachten sich auch viele andere. Bei Sonnenschein und angenehmen Temperaturen nutzten einige die Wiesen für ein Picknick. Sehr schöne Idee!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yozzer H. 3 months ago on Google • 370 reviews New
    Lovely picturesque place to visit. Bast gardens that are well kept. A nice walk to be had around the lake and by the mosque and temple of mercury. Took about an hour and a half at a steady pace. There is a restaurant on site but we did not visit.

  • 5/5 itsmeirina _. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Sehr hübsches Schloss mit sehr großem angrenzenden Schlossgarten. Wir waren im November und das Wetter war recht herbstlich, nichtsdestotrotz war der Garten sehr eindrucksvoll und wir haben trotz Regen 2h dort verbracht. Im Sommer ist es sicherlich noch schöner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aishwarya M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very pretty and gigantic! The best for a day trip to Schwetzingen☺️❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ranjani S. 1 year ago on Google
    Entry to the castle is allowed only with a tour guide. They have tours in German and English languages. If you are interested in visiting the castle, better to check for the timing that suits your language preference. Garden is definitely worth visiting. Much grander than the castle itself!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 For the love of life (. 2 years ago on Google
    Such beautiful garden. I have seen its beauty during springtime. Gorgeous!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wang J. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been to many Royal gardens. This one is a total surprise. Very beautiful and well maintained. You can easily spend 3-4 hours to explore everything. I wish I had more time to learn the history of schloss. Highly recommend anyone to visit if ever in the neighbourhood.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Awani R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful gardens surround the castle. They are very well maintained. Nice place for a morning or evening stroll, there's lots to explore in the area. Especially worth visiting in spring once the cheery blossoms bloom, the garden looks very beautiful!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiago Schlieper G. 1 year ago on Google
    The garden is amazing, really huge with a lot of beautiful things to see! I recommend coming at least for half day, because is really big and a lot to walk! I like coming here every season, the views change and are always beautiful If you plan to come more than 5 times in the year, its worthy to have the year ticket. During the weekends there are more people, but this is not a problem as it is really big and there is enough space for everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EDWARD Q. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing went here with my daughter as an excursion from out tour and so glad we did . It’s a palace from 1775 and most of It is still original . And the gardens are simply amazing we had a tour guide and he was great very informative and keep my attention. If you are ever in the area make sure to visit this palace . You will not be disappointed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adrian B. 7 months ago on Google
    The museum can only be visited at fixed times in a guided group. If you want guidance in another language, you have to be lucky to catch the number of people for such a group. Sometimes you can wait more than an hour. There are helpful materials in several languages ​​of international circulation. You have to stay close to the group and keep the pace. The visit lasts an hour. Entrance to the gardens (almost 70ha) is also paid. The museum is well maintained. The gardens are beautiful in the spring when everything is in bloom. There is a beautiful cherry orchard. The park is also beautiful in the summer, the flowers are maintained and the landscape is aristocratic and of French influence. There is a map and many benches to rest in the shade if you are tired.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HERM P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely magnificent monument, kept in pristine condition. Definitely worth a trip from Heidelberg and at least a few hours exploring the extensive gardens, full of previous details to be discovered. We'll come back for more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pavel D. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately I was unable to visit the castle as the English tour is available only once per day (it was 2:15 PM in July 2022) and it was fully booked when I arrived. Nevertheless the castle is stunning from the outside with its unique coral color façade and while I was unable to enter the castle I did enjoy the stunning gardens instead! Ambience ***** Service **
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric E. 6 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    This 300 year old palace sits on over 800 acres of French and English gardens. Complete with tree lined avenues, beautiful flowers, sculptures, fountains, and a wide variety of plants and art. Easy walk, but there is a lot to see, so it takes a while. Outside the grounds is the quaint city, with pubs and restaurants galore.

  • 4/5 Laura W. 1 month ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Beautiful gardens, fascinating sculptures and an Easter market with artists that won’t disappoint. The only thing that was missing was a tour through the castle which is not offered and the Easter market didn’t have your typical booths you think of when you think of German “markets”. Otherwise it was delightful.

  • 5/5 Elvira B. 1 year ago on Google
    A magnificent palace dating back to 1350 a.d. The building itself is very large and in excellent condition. The tour was fascinating, not least due to the guide having a wonderful sense of humor and full of interesting stories and facts. The tour is given in both English and German. It was interesting to view the interior decorations, including the the furniture, furnishings, and wallpapers that match original designs. The gardens are equally exquisite and one could spend the whole day meandering down interesting paths, admiring the outdoor artwork and buildings on the grounds. Well worth a visit-

  • 5/5 Chris S. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely gardens and amazing location. A must see when in Mannheim

  • 5/5 Ana-Maria B. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit. The gardens and the "hidden" places are so beautiful organized. To see it all u need more than 2 hours. Better to have some snacks, water and coffee because it's a shame not to see it all and a map of the place. For just 8 Euro it's more than a bargain. Even if u don't come to Schwetzingen but in the surrounding area don't miss the chance.

  • 5/5 Minh N. 9 months ago on Google
    Cool palace with well maintained gardens and assorted statues and structures from different cultures. There is a reduced price for students, which makes the visit a total bargain. Some of the exhibitions are closed by 18:00 so it's a good idea to plan out your visit. We also spotted at least two groups doing wedding pictures and even a wedding reception being set up. Great choice given the view.

  • 5/5 Sude T. 9 months ago on Google
    A very beautiful and peaceful garden. It was so big that we couldn’t see all of it (We missed a few places) It was definitely worth the 1 hour ride.

  • 3/5 Angela T. 9 months ago on Google
    Garden is huge and nice, well worth a visit. While the palace tour is boring, poor air quality inside made me hard to breath cos' they closed all the windows and with curtains, no chance to have an overview of the beautiful garden from the window either. No recommend

  • 5/5 Vickie E. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience. We don't speak German and read the brochures while the guide spoke German. This castle has furniture which made it nice to visit.

  • 5/5 Vaidya Dr Saurabh S. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing piece of beauty and architecture Nice garden Amazing fountains Most picturesque Spend 5 hours And then only u can enjoy the place

  • 5/5 jajitsupa 6 months ago on Google
    I recommend you guys to go there in the evening and stay until the sunset. It could be an evening walk after spending the day in Heidelberg. And it's only €4 if you go after 5:30 pm! It is like castle is built with the perfect angle for the sunset, as in the picture :) I had the best time there, just walking, it was so serene.

  • 4/5 Jen M. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful palace and gardens. The tour was only available in German when we went, not sure if it's available in English at other times. There was an English reading guide, but I do think the tour guide added a lot we didn't get. I would have preferred to just wander and not be on a guided tour since I couldn't understand.

  • 5/5 Wad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere ilove it ,huge castle garden with a beautiful mosque 🕌

  • 5/5 Ivana Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Amaizing garden with one could enjoy greenery for hours.

  • 5/5 Nidhi Ashok P. 2 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful place. Perfect for a weekend visit.

  • 5/5 Annie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful huge garden

  • 4/5 Bruce L. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful gardens.

  • 4/5 khiraj b. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk but has a paid entrance

  • 5/5 Ola H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Castle and garden with a beautiful pink mosque inside. Worth seeing when you visit Mannheim or Frankfurt.

  • 5/5 N N. 2 years ago on Google
    Castle with a huge garden. We went to see the cherry blossom. Would love to go back again during summer when all trees will be green

  • 5/5 Ralph W. 2 years ago on Google
    5star weather and few visitors, splendid experience on Dec 31

  • 5/5 Jiří D. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great experience. Beautiful gardens in every season. Marvelous interiors and informative tours. Even in the Corona time with 3G rule.

  • 4/5 Brooke Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I went in November but still gorgeous. My guide provided by the castle (older english gentleman - amazing) was stellar (best guide i have had in a 12 day trip with daily tours, seriously should have tipped him more.) A lot of walking, make sure you see the outside painting in the back!

  • 5/5 Ardiagarini P. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge garden and a very well taken care of colorful flowers and trees, as well as 200+ year old buildings. Very nice for a walk on a sunny day, cus we came during a small shower rain and it was still beautiful ❤️ The picture is the ceiling interior for a mosque inside.

  • 4/5 Willy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to walk around for an hour and then hit the plaza in front of the entrance for a drink. Come after 17.30 and you'll pay half the price of the entrance. The place closes at 20.00, so you'll have more than enough time to enjoy everything. A nice sunny day will lift it's beauty greatly, have that in mind.

  • 4/5 Andrea Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Schwetzingen Castle is beautiful on the outside and the gardens are absolutely stunning. I took a castle tour (90 minutes) and must say that I was a bit disappointed. The guide was okay, but not great. There is a shorter tour available (60 minutes) which I think is enough. The longer tour also takes you to the second floor and all you can see is empty rooms, really not worth it. However, plan lots of time for the huge garden, it’s amazing and extremely well kept!

  • 5/5 Aggie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Schwetzingen Palace and Garden is about 10 minutes walk from Schwetzingen train station. The road leading to the palace is very clean and dotted with cute stores and cafes. The palace is accessible only through a guided tour which is included in the entrance fee. There are very frequent guided tours in German. There are only two guided tours that are offered in English in the afternoon. On the day when I visited, I did not have enough time to wait for the English tour, so I decided to go with the German tour even though I did not know a word of German. Luckily they had a print out transcript in English, French and another language, maybe Dutch. The transcript offered some basic information and history of each of the rooms. But apparently the guide had more interesting stories to tell. Each of the rooms was quite small and felt dark because of the old wallpapers. But they were maintained well. Through the tour, you got a glimpse of how a nobleman’s life was look like back in 18th century. The tour took about 30 minutes. The best part of the palace is its splendid garden. The central garden was designed in a very symmetrical pattern with landscape and flower beds exactly the same way on both sides. The arched trees provide some shades. There are lots of sculptures spreading out through the garden. The garden is huge. I only walked one third of it as it was a super hot day. I was told that the garden had the best show of cherry and apple blossoms in the spring. Will come back again in the spring.

  • 4/5 S A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very giant castle garden with nice castle. The entrance fee is a little too much and they didn't accept our student's card because we were older than 28. Apart from that we had a nice walk in the garden

  • 5/5 Kathleen G. 2 years ago on Google
    The grounds were beautiful, even in the rain!

  • 5/5 Madeline 10 months ago on Google
    We did the 90 minute tour she with that we were able to see the 1st and 2nd floors of the 17th century castle. The inside the Garden Mosque is stunning! Make sure you visit the Apollotempel as well, such a beautiful area to relax and enjoy the views.

  • 5/5 Kevin & Denise B. 10 months ago on Google
    Stunning gardens. We had taken a guided tour of the palace, the tour guide was a Doctor of History and had passion in his presentation. I recommend spending 2-3 hours at least.

  • 5/5 Malvika S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful palace with such an amazing and wonderful garden and must visit place kids friendly and can spend whole day ,,, spring time is very beautiful 🤩


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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