Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace Entry Ticket

Charlottenburg, Berlin



Discover the majestic Charlottenburg Palace. The Old Palace and the New Wing, form the most important palace complex of former Brandenburg electors, Prussian kings and German emperors in Berlin.

Charlottenburg+ Day Pass: Self-Guided Tour of Charlottenburg Palace Gardens, Berlin

The Charlottenburg+ Day Pass offers self-guided access to all open buildings within Charlottenburg Palace Gardens, ideal for independent visitors interested in Prussian history and architecture.

Highlights

  • Explore Charlottenburg’s Old Palace with Baroque halls and Prussian treasures.
  • Admire the New Wing’s Golden Gallery and grand state rooms.
  • Walk through Charlottenburg Palace Gardens featuring over 300 years of landscape design.
  • Visit Queen Luise’s mausoleum (seasonal opening).
  • Discover the New Pavilion, a neoclassical building by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

Description

The Charlottenburg+ Day Pass allows same-day single entry to all Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg museum houses open within Charlottenburg Palace Gardens. This is a self-guided experience facilitated by the free “Sanssouci” app, enabling you to explore at your own pace without a guided tour.

Wander through significant historical buildings set within the gardens, including the Baroque interior of the Old Palace and the elegant New Wing. The New Pavilion, a highlight from the Schinkel era, is surrounded by a reinterpreted ornamental garden. The ticket also grants access to the Charlottenburg Mausoleum, known as Queen Luise’s Temple for Eternity, which operates seasonally.

Includes

  • Entry to Charlottenburg Palace (Old Palace and New Wing) year-round
  • Timed entry to the New Pavilion (April to October, Sundays only)
  • Entry to Charlottenburg Mausoleum (April to October)

Excludes

  • Guided tours are not included; this is a self-guided visit via the “Sanssouci” app

Download the free “Sanssouci” app in advance from the App Store or Google Play to navigate the palaces and gardens.

Important Information

  • Opening hours:
    Charlottenburg Old Palace and New Wing:
    • January 1–March 31 and November 1–December 31: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm
    • April 1–October 31: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–5:30 pm
    • Last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Mausoleum: April 1–October 31, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • New Pavilion: April 1–October 31, Sundays only, 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Reduced-price tickets apply to children, students, trainees, volunteers (BFD/FSJ), severely disabled persons (disability degree 50%+), and Arbeitslosengeld I recipients. Valid ID is required.
  • New Pavilion tickets must be obtained at Charlottenburg Palace ticket counters (Old Palace or New Wing). Guided tours of the New Pavilion are available in German and English.

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable.

For the best experience, download the “Sanssouci” app before your visit and plan to arrive early to allow ample time for exploration across all sites included with this pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pass includes self-guided access to all open buildings within Charlottenburg Palace Gardens in Berlin, including the Old Palace, New Wing, and palace gardens.
Yes, entry to Queen Luise’s mausoleum is included but it is only open seasonally.
Charlottenburg Palace is located in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, northwest of the city center.
You can explore the palace and gardens as long as they are open on the day of your visit; check the official website for current hours.
The Day Pass offers a self-guided tour of Charlottenburg Palace and its gardens.
You can typically show your ticket on your mobile device at Charlottenburg Palace, but verify this on the ticket provider’s website.
Yes, the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens are included in the Day Pass and reflect over 300 years of landscape design.
Photography policies vary by room, so check signage on-site at Charlottenburg Palace or on the official website.
Tickets may be available for purchase at Charlottenburg Palace, but buying in advance is recommended to avoid lines.
Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin features Baroque architecture in the Old Palace and Rococo styles in the New Wing.

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