Berlin – Charlottenburg Palace

Three times Berlin and never time for Charlottenburg Palace – Now that I finally took the time to do so the fourth time, I really don’t understand why I didn’t do it much earlier. Charlottenburg Palace is located in the middle of Berlin’s Charlottenburg – Wilmersdorf district, is of Prussian “descent” and was built between 1695 and 1699.

I think Charlottenburg Palace is almost too obvious a sight, so I somehow always thought “I’ll look at this when I’ve seen everything else”. My recommendation: Don’t think like that and include the castle (and especially the castle park) in the “must-see” program. The vestibule with the equestrian statue, which shows the Elector Wilhelm I, can be visited free of charge. The castle is an astonishingly simple three-winged building with a tower, chapel and orangery.

Around the castle there is an absolutely great park (free), which is ideal for walking or jogging. In the middle of Berlin, the Schlosspark is a real gem! My tip: Whenever you are looking for some nature and peace in Berlin – visit the Schlosspark!

First you cross the pretty area of the orangery. After that, just in front of the castle, comes the most original part of the castle park – the baroque garden, created by Simeon Godeau in the 17th century.

Then there is a very pretty little lake and the part that looks more like an English landscape garden and has its origins in the 18th century. This area has a romantic touch with the small watercourses, the tall grass and the trees and invites you to linger. In the palace park there are other buildings belonging to the palace complex, such as the mausoleum, the Belvedere House and the New Pavilion.