Ellingen Residence
Visitors can explore its opulent interiors through guided tours or stroll through its picturesque park, which transforms into a sea of blue Siberian squills each spring
What to Do at Residenz Ellingen
- Guided Tours: Delve into the palace’s lavish rooms, featuring silk tapestries, and Neoclassical furniture. Tours run hourly.
- Schlosspark: Wander through the 3-hectare park, once a formal Baroque garden, now a serene English-style landscape.
- Kulturzentrum Ostpreußen: Explore exhibitions on East Prussian culture, including amber artifacts and historical displays.
Guided Tours
You can find starting times and other details at the official homepage. The palace is managed by the Bavarian Palace Administration. Regular admission is 5€.
Schloss Park (Palace Garden)
- Free Access: The Schloss Park is open to the public and can be visited free of charge. You can view its official entry on the website.
- Blue Star Bloom: A highlight in springtime is the spectacular bloom of bluebells (Scilla bifolia), creating a blue carpet of flowers across the park grounds.
- Accessibility: The Schloss Park is designed to be accessible, including for wheelchair users.
Kulturzentrum Ostpreußen
It is situated in the west wing of the building and showcases wide variety of artifacts regarding East Prussian culture. Check the official website for the most current opening hours and temporary exhibitions. Generally, they are open Tuesday to Sunday.
Fürst Carl Rally
The Fürst Carl Rally is an annual motorsport event that takes place every year, traditionally around Easter time. If you are interested in attending or learning more about the Fürst Carl Rally, you can check the website of the MSC Jura.
- Location: The service park is located at the Residence.
- 2025 Edition: The 21st Fürst Carl Rallye is planned for April 4th-5th, 2025 with 7 special stages.
History & Architecture
- Teutonic Order Origins: The palace’s history dates back to the 13th century when it was established as a commandery of the Teutonic Order, a powerful medieval military and religious order.
- Baroque Transformation: The current Baroque palace was primarily constructed in the early 18th century under the patronage of Charles Albert, Elector of Bavaria, transforming the medieval complex into a residence.
- Architectural Highlights: The palace showcases Baroque architecture, characterized by its symmetrical layout, grand facades and elaborate decorations.
- Princely Residence: In the early 19th century, after the dissolution of the Teutonic Order, the palace became a residence for the Princes of Wrede, a noble family who further shaped its interiors and gardens.
Map
Getting There
- Address: Schloßstraße 9, 91792 Ellingen
- By Train: There are regional trains from Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) to Ellingen. From there it is a short walk to the residence.
Nearby Recommendations
- Weißenburg: Just 10 km away, this medieval town offers Roman relics like the Thermen (ancient baths) and the well-preserved Bavarian Limes fortifications.
- Altmühltal Nature Park: Hike or bike through this scenic reserve, known for fossil hunting and the Danube Gorge.
- Schlossbrauerei Fürst Carl: Sample local brews at the palace-adjacent brewery, operational since the 19th century. Visit the tavern or shop for take-home bottles.
Further Reading
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