Can you visit the Palais du Rhin freely?

The surrounding garden is freely accessible, but the interior houses active institutions, which limits visits to the building itself.

Who built the Palais du Rhin?

Architect Hermann Eggert designed the building, constructed between 1884 and 1888 for the German emperor.

Why is it called the Palais du Rhin?

It took this name in 1920 when the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine moved in, after having served as an imperial residence.

Was the Palais du Rhin destroyed during the war?

It was damaged by bombing in 1944 and later rebuilt to its original design.

Is the Palais du Rhin a listed historic monument?

Its interior rooms have been fully listed as historic monuments since the 2017 decree establishing the Domaine national du Palais du Rhin.

Ancien Palais impérial allemand ou Kaiserpalast, dit Palais du Rhin

Strasbourg

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Ancien Palais impérial allemand ou Kaiserpalast, dit Palais du Rhin stands in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Facing the Place de la République, this three-storey square building was erected to assert the German presence in Strasbourg after 1871, built as a residence for Emperor Wilhelm I and later his son Wilhelm II. Visitors can see a facade inspired by the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, a grand ceremonial staircase, and apartments ranging from Germanic neo-Renaissance style to a rococo salon designed for the empress. Turned in 1920 into the seat of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine, the building survived both world wars and was rebuilt to its original design after the 1944 bombings.

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What to know

The building is now part of the Domaine national du Palais du Rhin and houses active institutions, which affects access to certain areas.
The interior rooms have been fully listed as historic monuments since 2017.
The surrounding garden, enclosed by ornate wrought-iron gates, is freely accessible and features centuries-old trees along with a collection of ancient sarcophagi.
No visiting hours or admission fees are specified in the available information.
Place de la République, where the palace stands, is within walking distance of Strasbourg's historic centre.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-17:00
Tuesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-17:00
Wednesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-17:00
Thursday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-17:00
Friday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-16:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday (today)	Closed

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Where this château is

Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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2 Pl. de la République, 67000 Strasbourg

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+33 3 88 15 57 00

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085183
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Can you visit the Palais du Rhin freely?: The surrounding garden is freely accessible, but the interior houses active institutions, which limits visits to the building itself.
Who built the Palais du Rhin?: Architect Hermann Eggert designed the building, constructed between 1884 and 1888 for the German emperor.
Why is it called the Palais du Rhin?: It took this name in 1920 when the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine moved in, after having served as an imperial residence.
Was the Palais du Rhin destroyed during the war?: It was damaged by bombing in 1944 and later rebuilt to its original design.
Is the Palais du Rhin a listed historic monument?: Its interior rooms have been fully listed as historic monuments since the 2017 decree establishing the Domaine national du Palais du Rhin.