Branitz castle

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Schloss Branitz stands in Cottbus (Cottbus), in Brandenburg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Branitz Palace stands in Cottbus, Brandenburg, at the centre of a landscape park designed by its most famous resident, Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau. Built in the 1770s for August Heinrich von Pückler, the building was substantially remodelled around 1860 when the prince made it his retirement home. Visitors today can see the restored apartments, including the so called oriental rooms, along with a collection of paintings by Cottbus landscape artist Carl Blechen. The estate also includes notable outbuildings, such as the blue and gold decorated stables and the old park forge.

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What to know

• The palace stands in Branitz Park, close to the centre of Cottbus.
• Prince Pückler's oriental rooms, with their colourful wallpapers and oriental collection, have been open to visitors again since 2022.
• A permanent exhibition on Carl Blechen and Prince Pückler is housed in the former estate farm buildings.
• The Marstall, the prince's former stable, now hosts temporary exhibitions.
• The surrounding park is laid out in several themed gardens that extend the visit beyond the palace itself.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

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Parking

Parking on Kastanienallee 29, chargeable (2.50 euros per hour or part thereof, daily rate of 35 euros from the 10th hour), payment by debit or credit card only

Where this château is

Cottbus · Cottbus · Brandenburg

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Address

PARKPLATZ: Kastanienallee 29 ADRESSE:, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 355 75150

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Brandenburg

Period of construction

18th century

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Frequently asked

Branitz castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €11. Child: free. Reduced: €8. Free for: children and young people up to the age of 18; companions of severely disabled visitors; members of certain support associations and professional organisations; holders of a Berlin-Brandenburg Ehrenamtskarte; students and staff of the BTU; tour guides, gondoliers and staff of the SFPM.

Who built Branitz Palace?

The palace was built in 1770 and 1771 for August Heinrich Graf von Pückler, and was substantially remodelled a century later by his descendant Hermann von Pückler-Muskau.

What can visitors see inside Branitz Palace?

Visitors can see Prince Pückler-Muskau's apartments, including the oriental rooms, as well as a collection of paintings by Carl Blechen.

Is Branitz Palace connected to a park?

Yes, it stands at the centre of Branitz Park, a landscape park designed by Prince Pückler-Muskau himself.

Where is Prince Pückler-Muskau buried?

He is buried in the lake pyramid (Seepyramide) within Branitz Park, close to the palace.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q63381142
• Official website

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