Nymphenburg Palace is Munich’s finest Baroque palace and one of Europe’s grandest royal summer residences. A guided tour ticket costs from €23 for adults; private tours start from €194 per person. The palace is open April–October 9 am–6 pm, and November–March 10 am–4 pm. Gardens are free to enter year-round.
There is something almost theatrical about arriving at Nymphenburg Palace. The Grand Canal stretches ahead of you from the main gate, perfectly straight, leading the eye to the magnificent central wing of the palace — a Baroque symmetry so precise it seems to have been arranged for a painting rather than for human use. In a sense, it was: Nymphenburg was built to impress, to celebrate, and to express the wealth and power of Bavaria’s ruling Wittelsbach dynasty.
Construction began in 1664, commissioned by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to celebrate the birth of their heir, Max Emanuel. Over the following century, successive rulers expanded and embellished the complex until it became the extraordinary compound that stands today — the central palace flanked by arcaded wings, the gardens extending for kilometres behind, and a constellation of smaller pavilions, hunting lodges, and follies hidden within the park.
This guide covers everything you need to know about visiting Nymphenburg Palace Munich in 2026.
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# Nymphenburg Palace Admission Ticket (Guided Tour in German)
# Nymphenburg Palace + Carriage Museum Guided Tour
Nymphenburg Palace guided tour tickets cost €23 for adults (14+) and €12 for children (7–13). Children under 7 enter free. The Palace + Carriage Museum combined tour is €44 for adults. Private tours are available from €194 per person (2 hours) to €739 (5 hours). Audio guides are available for €4 in 10 languages.
A guided tour of the palace revealing its myths, symbols, and hidden details — including the Gallery of Beauties, the State Rooms, and the stories of the Wittelsbach family who called this extraordinary place home. The tour is conducted in German. A separate palace entry ticket must be purchased at the attraction.
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Adult (14+ years) | €23 |
| Child (7–13 years) | €12 |
| Infant (under 7) | Free |
Skip-the-line access to both Nymphenburg Palace and the Marstallmuseum (Carriage Museum), led by a 5-star licensed guide in English or German. The tour spends 90 minutes in the palace and 30 minutes in the Marstallmuseum. During summer (April–September), park admission is also included. Groups of up to 25 visitors.
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Adult (18+ years) | €44 |
| Child (7–17 years) | €40 |
| Infant (up to 6 years) | €7 |
A premium experience with a 5-star private guide and skip-the-line access. Available in 2, 3, and 5-hour formats; the 3 and 5-hour options include 1-hour roundtrip transfers. The 5-hour tour also includes the Museum of Man and Nature. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.
| Ticket Type | Price |
| 2-Hour Private Tour | €365 |
| 3-Hour Private Tour (with transfers) | €613 |
| 5-Hour Private Tour (with transfers + extra museums) | €739 |
Audio guides are available at the palace in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, and Japanese for €4 per person. Group rate (15+ people): €3 per person.
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Buy This CardThe Nymphenburg Palace Park is open year-round and free to enter. The formal gardens, Grand Canal, and the four park pavilions (Amalienburg, Badenburg, Pagodenburg, Magdalenenklause) are within the park. During summer months, the gardens are especially beautiful with fountains and manicured parterres in full bloom.
Even without purchasing palace entry, the Nymphenburg gardens offer a magnificent free experience — one of Munich’s most pleasant outdoor spaces in any season.
At Nymphenburg Palace, visitors explore the State Rooms of the main palace building, the magnificent park with its canals and pavilions (Amalienburg, Badenburg, Pagodenburg, Magdalenenklause), the Marstallmuseum of historic royal carriages and sleighs, and the Gallery of Beauties — 36 portraits of women commissioned by King Ludwig I. The palace gardens are open year-round and free to enter.
The palace itself is a journey through several centuries of Bavarian royal taste. The State Rooms are lavishly decorated in the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles, reflecting the different eras during which the palace was expanded. The centrepiece is the Great Hall (Steinerner Saal) — a vast, two-storey ballroom with frescoed ceilings and tall windows opening onto the garden.
The Marstallmuseum (Carriage Museum), housed in the former royal stables, is one of the most extraordinary collections of its kind in the world. The ornate coronation coaches, hunting sleighs, and ceremonial carriages of the Bavarian royal family are displayed in immaculate condition — a window into the ceremony and spectacle of courtly life across four centuries.
The park castles scattered through the gardens reward exploration. The Amalienburg hunting lodge (1734–39) is a Rococo masterpiece — its Hall of Mirrors a deliberate rival to Versailles. The Badenburg houses the first heated indoor swimming pool in Bavaria; the Pagodenburg reflects 18th-century European fascination with Chinese aesthetics; and the Magdalenenklause hermitage was built for the Elector Max Emanuel as a place of quiet retreat.
The Gallery of Beauties — 36 portraits of women from various social backgrounds commissioned by King Ludwig I — offers a fascinating and sometimes surprising glimpse into the king’s personal tastes and the social world of early 19th-century Munich.
Nymphenburg Palace is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm from 1 April to 15 October. From 16 October to 31 March, it opens at 10 am and closes at 4 pm. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The palace is closed on 1 January, Shrove Tuesday, and 24, 25, and 31 December.
Allow 1–3 hours for a standard visit to the main palace building and Marstallmuseum. For a comprehensive visit including the park pavilions and gardens, plan for a full half-day. The private 5-hour tour covers the most ground.
The best time to visit Nymphenburg Palace is at opening time (9 am in summer, 10 am in winter), when crowds are smallest. Late afternoon visits are also relatively quiet. The palace is busiest between 11 am and 2 pm, particularly in July and August. Spring (April–May) and early autumn (September) offer good weather and manageable crowd levels.
“The stables with all the coronation coaches and sleighs must be seen, as is the Hall of Mirrors. It’s a beautiful place, and the overall size is massively impressive.” – Mogster2014, TripAdvisor
“The ornate details of the Palace’s architecture and the craftsmanship of the period were awe-inspiring. A must-visit for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the regal heritage of Bavaria.” – AutumW, TripAdvisor
Nymphenburg Palace is located in the Neuhausen-Nymphenburg district of Munich, approximately 5 km west of the city centre.
Address: Schloß Nymphenburg 1, 80638 München, Germany.
Tram 17 connects Karlsplatz/Stachus directly with Schloss Nymphenburg — the stop is right in front of the palace entrance. This is the most convenient public transport option.
U1 or U7 to Rotkreuzplatz, then transfer to Tram 12 or 16 to Schloss Nymphenburg.
S1 or S2 to Laim station, then Tram 17 to the palace.
Parking is available near the palace. Use Google Maps for real-time directions. Public transport is recommended, especially on weekends.
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Tickets can be booked online in advance (recommended) or purchased at the venue on the day.
Yes. Cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.
Yes. Audio guides in 9 languages (German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, Japanese) are available for €4, or €3 for groups of 15+.
Yes. Nymphenburg Palace is fully wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Photography is permitted inside the palace and gardens; flash photography is restricted in certain rooms.
Pets (except service animals such as guide dogs) are not permitted inside the palace or its gardens.
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