Solitude Palace
Stuttgart-West
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Tickets and prices
- Adult
- €7
- Reduced
- €3.50
Free for Schlossgarten free entry; StuttCard holders free entry
- Where
- Stuttgart-West
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Schloss Solitude stands in Stuttgart-West (Stuttgart), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Solitude Palace stands on a wooded ridge west of Stuttgart, linked by a long straight avenue to Ludwigsburg Palace. Built from 1763 for Duke Charles Eugene of Württemberg, this pleasure retreat combines a Baroque exterior with interiors already leaning toward early Neoclassicism. Visitors can see the White Hall, decorated with stucco work and topped by a ceiling painting by Nicolas Guibal, along with the surrounding grounds.
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What to know
- The palace stands in Stuttgart-West on a ridge between Leonberg and Gerlingen, reached via the long Solitude avenue.
- It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg.
- The historic gardens, once featuring pavilions and a hedge maze, have largely disappeared and only partly remain.
- No opening hours, prices, or accessibility details are available here, so these should be checked before visiting.
Practical information
Opening hours
- 1. April bis 31. Oktober
- Mi, Do, Fr, Sa, So, Feiertag 10:00-17:00 Uhr (09. und 10. Oktober geschlossen)
- 1. November bis 30. November
- Sa, So, Feiertag 10:00-16:00 Uhr
- 1. Dezember bis 31. März
- So, Feiertag 10:00-16:00 Uhr
Annual closures : Monday and Tuesday (not listed as opening days); 9 and 10 October
Prices
- Adult
- €7
- Reduced
- €3.50
Free for Schlossgarten free entry; StuttCard holders free entry
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- The large hiking car park at Bergheimersteige is closed until further notice; other car parks are recommended
Where this château is
Stuttgart-West · Stuttgart · Baden-Württemberg
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Address
Stuttgart-West, Stuttgart
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg
- Period of construction
- 18th century
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Frequently asked
- Solitude Palace: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €7. Reduced: €3.50. Free for: schlossgarten free entry; StuttCard holders free entry.
- Who built Solitude Palace?
- Duke Charles Eugene of Württemberg commissioned it from 1763, with plans by Philippe de La Guêpière.
- Why is it called Solitude?
- The name comes from the French word for solitude, reflecting the duke's wish for a secluded retreat away from court life.
- What is the connection between Solitude Palace and Friedrich Schiller?
- Schiller studied at the Karlsschule, founded in 1770, which was initially housed at the palace.
- Is Solitude Palace linked to Ludwigsburg Palace?
- Yes, a straight thirteen-kilometre avenue, the Solitudeallee, connects the two palaces.
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Sources
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