--- title: "Pillnitz Palace and Park" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/castle-park-pillnitz" description: "Augustus the Strong once gave Pillnitz, idyllically situated on the Elbe, to his mistress, Countess Cosel. After her banishment to Stolpen Castle, the Saxon Elector had the Bergpalais and Wasserpalais built - an architectural masterpiece that combines Baroque forms with Far Eastern elegance. The palace complex is considered a prime example of chinoiserie and still impresses today with its exotic aura.In summer, Pillnitz served as a magnificent residence for the Saxon court. Even today, the view from the river is a real experience. The spacious parks with English, Dutch and Chinese gardens invite you to take a stroll. A particular highlight is the Palm House, where exotic plants from all over the world thrive. The pride of the grounds is the 250-year-old camellia, for which a glass winter home has been specially built.In the warmer months, the New Palace opens its doors. Visitors can view the original reconstructed royal court kitchen, the neoclassical domed hall and the Catholic chapel in the palace museum.Pillnitz Palace is also enchanting in winter: the grounds are transformed into a festively illuminated fairytale world during the Christmas Garden Dresden and is ideal for a Christmas excursion.Gästekarte Sächsische SchweizIn Pillnitz Castle and Park, you will receive reduced admission (discount of €1.00) on your admission price on presentation of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1349743/aba676b40d58aa010d20ef36515c33ceefca4e576bca583a35d75d47da513485/pillnitz-castle.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Pillnitz Palace and Park ======================== - Palace - Park/garden - Worth seeing Pillnitz Castle Pillnitz Palace and Park: from exotic gambling palace to summer residence - baroque palaces, botanical glasshouses and park art with Far Eastern inspiration. Augustus the Strong once gave Pillnitz, idyllically situated on the Elbe, to his mistress, Countess Cosel. After her banishment to Stolpen Castle, the Saxon Elector had the Bergpalais and Wasserpalais built - an architectural masterpiece that combines Baroque forms with Far Eastern elegance. The palace complex is considered a prime example of chinoiserie and still impresses today with its exotic aura.In summer, Pillnitz served as a magnificent residence for the Saxon court. Even today, the view from the river is a real experience. The spacious parks with English, Dutch and Chinese gardens invite you to take a stroll. A particular highlight is the Palm House, where exotic plants from all over the world thrive. The pride of the grounds is the 250-year-old camellia, for which a glass winter home has been specially built. In the warmer months, the New Palace opens its doors. Visitors can view the original reconstructed royal court kitchen, the neoclassical domed hall and the Catholic chapel in the palace museum. Pillnitz Palace is also enchanting in winter: the grounds are transformed into a festively illuminated fairytale world during the *Christmas Garden Dresden* and is ideal for a Christmas excursion. In Pillnitz Castle and Park, you will receive reduced admission (discount of €1.00) on your admission price on presentation of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Park: End of March to beginning of November daily 9:00 and 17:00 Castle Museum: End of March to beginning of November daily 10:00 to 17:00 Palm House: daily 09:00 to 17:00 November to March daily 10:00 to 16:00 Visitor center: End of March to beginning of November daily 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. November to March daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Camellia house: in March daily 10:00 to 17:00 Games exhibition with the carousel in the orangery June - October daily 10:00 to 17:00 Read more Price info Price adult: €8.00 Price child: €1.00 Price reduced: €7.00 Gruppe (ab 10 Pers.) p.P.: €7.00 Jahreskarte: €15.00 Jahreskarte ermäßigt: €10.00 Geburtstagskinder: €0.00 Reiseleiter, Busfahrer, Betreuer, Begleitpersonen Schwerbehinderte: €0.00 €0.00 End of March to beginning of November: Day ticket: 8 € adults, 1 € children 6 to 16 years In winter, admission to the Palm / Camellia House: Day ticket: €5 adults, €1 children aged 6 to 16 please add Please note that different admission prices may apply for events. Information on reduced prices: Child price applies up to 16 years.Reduced price applies to:Pupils aged 17 and over, students, trainees, severely disabled persons, holders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card, recipients of unemployment benefit and social welfare, those doing federal voluntary service, members of the Association of German Art Historians, members of the Federal Association of German Tour Guides and holders of the Saxon Volunteer Card - in each case with valid proof.DVB subscription customers, SZ-Card holders and Sachsenenergie customers receive the annual pass at a reduced price. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus route 63, 88, P Streetcar line 2 Stop: Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße or Pillnitzer Platz or Schloss Pillnitz Walk approx. 3 min Timetable: www.dvb.de Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Worth seeing - Palace - Fortress Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Worth seeing - Worth seeing - Theatre Contact August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2 01326 Dresden