Nymphenburg Palace is the grand Baroque summer residence built west of Munich by the Wittelsbach dynasty, the rulers of Bavaria, from the late 17th century, famous for its sweeping horizontal façade and vast formal gardens. Inside you can still feel the royal taste: the opulent Great (Stone) Hall, the 'Gallery of Beauties' commissioned by King Ludwig I, and the very room where the future 'Fairy-tale King' Ludwig II was born. As of 2026 a few rooms and features are under restoration, but the main palace and its principal galleries remain fully open, making it an easy half-day of interior touring paired with a walk through the park.
Great (Stone) Hall: a ceremonial hall crowned by Johann Baptist Zimmermann's exuberant Rococo ceiling fresco
Gallery of Beauties (Schönheitengalerie): 36 portraits of celebrated beauties painted by Joseph Stieler for King Ludwig I
Birth room of King Ludwig II: the bedchamber where the 'Fairy-tale King' was born in 1845
Marstallmuseum + Porcelain Museum: Ludwig II's lavish state coaches and sleighs, plus a renowned Nymphenburg porcelain collection
Park pavilions: the Rococo masterpiece Amalienburg (Hall of Mirrors), plus Badenburg, Pagodenburg and the Magdalenenklause
Good to know
RulesThe main palace uses timed-entry tickets. Booking online through the official ticket shop up to a day ahead is recommended; entry is allowed within one hour of your chosen slot and you may stay as long as you like. The Marstallmuseum and the park pavilions can be entered without a time slot.
SeasonThe garden pavilions (Amalienburg and others) are closed in winter (16 Oct–31 Mar). Opening hours also differ: 9am–6pm in summer (1 Apr–15 Oct) versus 10am–4pm in winter, so check before you go.
SeasonActive restoration in 2026: the Lacquer Cabinet (Room 13) is closed until autumn, concerts in the Hubertus Hall are suspended until mid-2026, and the Great Parterre fountain is switched off while the water wheel is repaired. The other state rooms remain open.
SafetyThe park is huge (about 180 hectares), so expect a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sun protection in summer. On trams and at busy sights, guard against pickpockets and wear your bag in front.
CautionBuy tickets only from the official ticket shop (ticketshop-schloss-nymphenburg.de) or the on-site box office. Beware of third-party resellers, marked-up tickets, and 'skip-the-line guided tour' touts near the entrance.
MannersKeep quiet indoors and follow staff guidance, as flash and tripod photography may be restricted. Use the cloakroom for large backpacks or wear them on your front while moving through the state rooms.
Practical info
Take Tram 17 to the 'Schloss Nymphenburg' stop, right by the main gate (about 20–25 minutes from Karlsplatz or the main station, zone M); you can also transfer to the tram at U-Bahn Rotkreuzplatz or walk from the Laim S-Bahn station, and an MVV day ticket or the Deutschland-Ticket makes it easy. Opening hours are 9am–6pm in summer and 10am–4pm in winter (closed 1 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, 24–25 & 31 Dec); the combination ticket (palace + Marstallmuseum + pavilions) is the best value and under-18s enter free. Always confirm current prices, hours and closures on the official website.
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