Dachau Palace

To make a day of it

Schloss Dachau stands in Dachau (Landkreis Dachau), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Dachau Palace stands on the Schlossberg hill above the old town of Dachau in Bavaria. Of the once four-winged residence built for the Wittelsbach dukes, only the western wing survives, the one containing the great banqueting hall, the other three having been torn down in the early 19th century after damage caused by Napoleonic troops. Its main feature is the carved Renaissance ceiling from the 1560s, reinstalled in its original hall in the late 1970s, alongside the Régence-style staircase and facade commissioned by Elector Max Emanuel in the early 18th century. The terraced garden below gives views stretching toward the Bavarian Alps.

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What to know

• The visit is relatively short, focused mainly on the banqueting hall and the ceremonial staircase.
• Three of the original four wings no longer exist, so today's building is much smaller than the historic residence.
• The terraced garden below the Schlossberg offers views toward Munich and the Bavarian Alps on clear days.
• The main hall is sometimes used for concerts or private events, which may limit access at certain times.
• The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Dachau · Landkreis Dachau · Bayern

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Address

Dachau, Landkreis Dachau

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

What remains of the original palace?

Only the western wing, home to the great banqueting hall, has survived; the other three wings were demolished in the early 19th century after damage from the Napoleonic wars.

What is worth seeing inside?

The carved Renaissance wooden ceiling from the 1560s and the Régence-style ceremonial staircase from the early 18th century.

Is the palace connected to the Wittelsbach family?

Yes, it served for centuries as a residence of the Bavarian ducal family before Schleissheim and later Nymphenburg became their preferred summer seats.

Can visitors walk in the garden?

The terraced garden below the Schlossberg is accessible and offers views toward Munich and the Bavarian Alps.

Sources

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

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• Wikidata Q573699
• Official website

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