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.