Ludwigsburg Palace is one of the largest Baroque palace complexes in Europe, built in the early 18th century for the Dukes of Württemberg and comprising more than 450 rooms across eighteen connected buildings arranged around a central courtyard. Guided tours cover a range of periods and styles within the complex, from Baroque staterooms to later Rococo and Empire-style apartments added by successive dukes, along with a ceramics museum and a fashion museum housed in separate wings. Adjoining the palace, the Blühendes Barock (Blooming Baroque) gardens combine formal French parterres near the palace with a fairy-tale garden, a Baroque rose garden and seasonal flower displays that change through the year, culminating in a large-scale pumpkin exhibition each autumn. A combined visit to the palace and gardens takes three to four hours, and summer is the peak season for the gardens' flower displays, though the pumpkin festival in September and October draws its own large crowds.
| Admission | €10 (~$10.80) palace; €10.50 (~$11.30) gardens |
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| Hours | Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (seasonal) |
| Typical visit | 3-4 hours |
| Best time | Summer for the Blooming Baroque flower displays |
| Getting there | S-Bahn S4/S5 to Ludwigsburg, 10 min walk |
| Address | Schlossstraße 30, 71634 Ludwigsburg, Germany |
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Location
Schlossstraße 30, 71634 Ludwigsburg, Germany
48.8973, 9.1954 View on map
Highlights
- Baroque palace complex with more than 450 rooms
- Blühendes Barock gardens and fairy-tale garden
- Baroque rose garden
- Seasonal pumpkin exhibition each autumn
Tips for visiting
- Buy a combined palace-and-garden ticket for the best value
- Visit in summer for the gardens' peak flower displays
- The autumn pumpkin exhibition draws large crowds, so arrive early
- Allow at least three hours to see both the palace interior and gardens
When to visit
Summer brings the gardens' flower displays to their peak, while autumn adds the large pumpkin exhibition.
Accessibility
The gardens are largely flat and wheelchair accessible, while the palace has lifts connecting most, though not all, of its historic room sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to Ludwigsburg Palace take?
Three to four hours covers both a palace tour and a walk through the Blooming Baroque gardens.
Is it worth it for kids?
Yes, the gardens' fairy-tale theme and seasonal displays make it a popular family destination.
Is photography allowed inside the palace?
Photography without flash is generally allowed inside the palace's staterooms.