Schloss Augustusburg
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A Rococo masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site, it was the favourite residence of Clemens August, Elector of Cologne.

📜 Rococo masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site in Brühl.
🔍 Built from 1725 by Clemens August, designed by Schlaun and Cuvilliés, with Balthasar Neumann's staircase.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a magnificent Rococo palace
🌳 Stroll through authentic 18th-century gardens
🏛️ Visit a historic site used by German Federal Presidents
🚶‍♀️ Easy access by train from Cologne

Why Avoid

⚠️ Visits are by guided tour only
🚫 Closed on Mondays and during December, January, February

Tips

🎟️ Book tickets online for convenience
♿ Palace is wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts

Cost

💰 Adults €11.00, students/children under 25 free, discounts available.

Hours

🕒 Tu-Fr 9 am-4 pm, Sa/Su/Public Holidays 10 am-5 pm (last admission). Closed Mo, Dec-Feb.

♿ Wheelchair

Ramps and lifts available, accessible for visitors with limited mobility.

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