Schloss Schleissheim
Schloss Schleissheim
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Backpacker
San Luis Obispo, CA977 contributions
Oct 2021
I went to the Schleissheim Palace on a Monday, so they were closed. But the grounds were nice. The grounds staff were rude! But otherwise, it was nice. I might or might not go back the next time I'm in Munich. Doesn't seem like a whole lot else to see.
Written 25 October 2021
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Raimond D
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Jun 2024 • Friends
The castle is worth seeing. All rooms are labelled and provide information.
Unfortunately, many rooms and cabinets are still under construction.
The service leaves a lot to be desired. It is not possible to pay by card. Why can't public institutions offer this service?
Unfortunately, many rooms and cabinets are still under construction.
The service leaves a lot to be desired. It is not possible to pay by card. Why can't public institutions offer this service?
Written 19 June 2024
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Alex H
Huddersfield, UK445 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Really impressive interior design and amazing ceiling frescos. Wonderful gardens and fountains. Combine with visit to Lusthiem and Allianz arena to make the journey distance really worth it. It’s out of town location also makes it very empty of tourists which is a bonus.
Written 27 August 2020
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V.
1,089 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
Schloss Schleissheim is a castle in a Munich suburb, Oberschleissheim. It was a summer residence for the rulers of Bavaria. The castle has some beautiful gardens, which are worth to visit (you don't have to pay to visit them). Even the castle visiting price is very low. You can choose to either visit the new castle (the big castle), either the old castle too. We only visited the new castle.
The inside decorations are wonderful and the fact that you can explore almost the whole castle is great. A thing that impressed us were the great paintings.
You won't regret visiting Schloss Schleissheim if you go to Munich!
The inside decorations are wonderful and the fact that you can explore almost the whole castle is great. A thing that impressed us were the great paintings.
You won't regret visiting Schloss Schleissheim if you go to Munich!
Written 5 September 2012
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Jan_and_Ham
Christchurch79 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This was perhaps my favorite of the palaces we visited in Munich. Not only were there three buildings and beautiful park like gardens to explore, but best of all we had the place almost to ourselves. This allowed time to wander and explore at an unhurried pace, and the surprising lack of rope barriers allowed you to get up close and admire the artworks and decorations.
The three buildings comprise of the old palace, which is best viewed from the outside and contains a bizarre collection of nativity scenes from around the world (skipable unless you have a passion for these). The pretty Lustheim palace at the end of the gardens with a collection of porcelain pieces. And the very grand new palace, which is simply gorgeous inside and out and indeed the main event.
There were a couple of wedding parties having their photos taken in the gardens which reflects how lovely this gem of a spot is.
Somehow we managed to spend most of a day here exploring the buildings and gardens on a very relaxed visit. Easy to get to via the S1 train then a bus ride or a 40 minute walk. We never tried the beer garden on site (it looked rather deserted) but ate at the cafe over the road which was rather pleasent.
I would have this on my must do list for Munich if you enjoy the architecture and gardens from this period.
Also the aircraft museum is a short walk from here so if you are travelling with some blokes who are a bit tired of gardens or palaces then you can send them there to get a fix of manly things.
The three buildings comprise of the old palace, which is best viewed from the outside and contains a bizarre collection of nativity scenes from around the world (skipable unless you have a passion for these). The pretty Lustheim palace at the end of the gardens with a collection of porcelain pieces. And the very grand new palace, which is simply gorgeous inside and out and indeed the main event.
There were a couple of wedding parties having their photos taken in the gardens which reflects how lovely this gem of a spot is.
Somehow we managed to spend most of a day here exploring the buildings and gardens on a very relaxed visit. Easy to get to via the S1 train then a bus ride or a 40 minute walk. We never tried the beer garden on site (it looked rather deserted) but ate at the cafe over the road which was rather pleasent.
I would have this on my must do list for Munich if you enjoy the architecture and gardens from this period.
Also the aircraft museum is a short walk from here so if you are travelling with some blokes who are a bit tired of gardens or palaces then you can send them there to get a fix of manly things.
Written 24 June 2017
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DannyHaifa
Haifa146 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
The huge park around this 3 Palaces (Schloss Lustheim, Neus Schloss and Altes Schloss) is just beautiful. We walked between the 2 main palaces (a long but enjoyable walk) even though it was raining most of the time. We walked under the trees with an umbrella and a coat and we enjoyed very much the visit.
The two main palaces are big, interesting, pretty and are worth a visit. The third one, the Altes Schloss is close to the new one and it serves more like a museum.
I don't know about public transportation but by car there is no problem getting there. Besides the main entrance, next to the Neus Schloss, there is a second one next to the Schloss Lustheim with a smaller parking lot - the GPS took us there, but it was fine because if you want to visit both main Palaces you have to go back and forth, so it is the same...
(just 8 euro for the visit)
The two main palaces are big, interesting, pretty and are worth a visit. The third one, the Altes Schloss is close to the new one and it serves more like a museum.
I don't know about public transportation but by car there is no problem getting there. Besides the main entrance, next to the Neus Schloss, there is a second one next to the Schloss Lustheim with a smaller parking lot - the GPS took us there, but it was fine because if you want to visit both main Palaces you have to go back and forth, so it is the same...
(just 8 euro for the visit)
Written 4 July 2012
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JCFlash
Calgary51 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
The palace grounds are a park with palace structures that can be viewed; it's very similar to Nymphenburg. However, the palaces are bigger and more beautiful on the side (especially the new palace), and the courtyard is much larger.
It's not the the most convenient place to get to, but it is much less crowded than Nymphenburg as a result and your bang for your buck is better. Walking the park end-to-end and seeing everything will take about half a day.
It's not the the most convenient place to get to, but it is much less crowded than Nymphenburg as a result and your bang for your buck is better. Walking the park end-to-end and seeing everything will take about half a day.
Written 14 July 2019
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M G
Arlington, VA94 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
To reach the schloss, take the S-Bahn to Oberschleißheim. Guidebooks say that there’s a bus from the stop to the schloss, but you can also walk down Mittenheimer Str. and arrive at the western end of the compound in 10-15 minutes.
The first building, going from west to east, is the Altes Schloss (Old Castle). From what I understand, much of the original building was destroyed during World War II, and what you see is a reconstruction. Inside is a huge collection of Christianity-themed folk art. The displays go on and on; honestly, the collection is somewhat overwhelming. All the information is provided in German, but if you’re knowledgeable about Christian iconography, you’ll recognize most of the scenes. There was also a small exhibition about German life and culture in East Prussia (areas formerly settled by German-speakers in present-day Poland, Russia, and Lithuania). All of the information was in German, but we managed with our rudimentary language skills, and the artifacts themselves were varied and interesting.
The next building is the Neues Schloss (New Castle). This building is original, and the baroque interior is amazing. A grand staircase leads up to a series of huge halls and galleries. From the central halls, you can then visit either wing to the side to view the royal apartments, which are decorated with period furniture and paintings (including several Van Dycks). Highlights include small rooms at either end of the wings-these are chapels, each decorated in a unique style. Finally, there’s a room with displays in German and English that describe the histories of both the Wittelsbachs (the Bavarian royal family) and the castle itself.
To reach the final building, the Lustheim Palace, you have to walk through the gardens to the eastern end of the grounds. We visited in the winter, so the plant life was quiescent. The central path follows a long reflecting pool, and there are paths to the side through the trees. The Lustheim was a former hunting lodge, and now it’s been converted to exhibition space for a large collection of Meissen porcelain. If you’re a fan of porcelain, this is pretty neat.
After all this walking, we were quite hungry, so we stopped to eat at Schloßwirtschaft Oberschleißheim, a restaurant at the western end of the schloss grounds, next to the Altes Schloss. The interior is reminiscent of a hunting lodge. We arrived a little before dinnertime, so there were no other guests, but we had no issues ordering food (typical Bavarian fare) and drinks. Menus were only available in German, and the waitress spoke minimal English, but we managed. After sitting for a bit we walked back to the S-Bahn station to return to Munich.
Schloss Schleissheim is a good choice for a daytrip out of Munich. One can easily spend four hours or more exploring the museums and grounds. This is a location somewhat off the beaten track that is beautiful and historic. Highly recommended.
The first building, going from west to east, is the Altes Schloss (Old Castle). From what I understand, much of the original building was destroyed during World War II, and what you see is a reconstruction. Inside is a huge collection of Christianity-themed folk art. The displays go on and on; honestly, the collection is somewhat overwhelming. All the information is provided in German, but if you’re knowledgeable about Christian iconography, you’ll recognize most of the scenes. There was also a small exhibition about German life and culture in East Prussia (areas formerly settled by German-speakers in present-day Poland, Russia, and Lithuania). All of the information was in German, but we managed with our rudimentary language skills, and the artifacts themselves were varied and interesting.
The next building is the Neues Schloss (New Castle). This building is original, and the baroque interior is amazing. A grand staircase leads up to a series of huge halls and galleries. From the central halls, you can then visit either wing to the side to view the royal apartments, which are decorated with period furniture and paintings (including several Van Dycks). Highlights include small rooms at either end of the wings-these are chapels, each decorated in a unique style. Finally, there’s a room with displays in German and English that describe the histories of both the Wittelsbachs (the Bavarian royal family) and the castle itself.
To reach the final building, the Lustheim Palace, you have to walk through the gardens to the eastern end of the grounds. We visited in the winter, so the plant life was quiescent. The central path follows a long reflecting pool, and there are paths to the side through the trees. The Lustheim was a former hunting lodge, and now it’s been converted to exhibition space for a large collection of Meissen porcelain. If you’re a fan of porcelain, this is pretty neat.
After all this walking, we were quite hungry, so we stopped to eat at Schloßwirtschaft Oberschleißheim, a restaurant at the western end of the schloss grounds, next to the Altes Schloss. The interior is reminiscent of a hunting lodge. We arrived a little before dinnertime, so there were no other guests, but we had no issues ordering food (typical Bavarian fare) and drinks. Menus were only available in German, and the waitress spoke minimal English, but we managed. After sitting for a bit we walked back to the S-Bahn station to return to Munich.
Schloss Schleissheim is a good choice for a daytrip out of Munich. One can easily spend four hours or more exploring the museums and grounds. This is a location somewhat off the beaten track that is beautiful and historic. Highly recommended.
Written 7 April 2019
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Séamas O
84 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Take the S1 Train to Oberschleissheim (direction Freising). About a 15 minutes walk from the Station will bring you to Schlosspark, comprising a lovely park, three palaces and an air museum. A combo ticket gains you entry to the three palaces. The air museum is a separate venue, but within walking distance. One is a hunting lodge (Schloss Lutheim) and contains a wonderful Meissen Collection. The Alte Schloss contains exhibits of a religous nature from around he world (for example, nativity pieces from many different cultures). The new palace intended as an Emperor's Home has a magnificent ceremonial staircase and a Grand Gallery. Between visiting the three palaces and walking in the park we spent a hugely enjoyable Sunday. The combination ticket is not expensive (around €10). Towards the entrance to the park there is an outdoor cateing area.
Written 13 July 2015
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dhlchung
california1,656 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
I found this palace outside of Munich well worth a trip. Unfortunately, I think most public transportation won't take us there. This is probably the most under-rated sight in Munich as we practically had the whole palace to ourselves where you can pretty roam around on our own. There is a grand staircase with beautiful frescoe ceilings as well as a beautiful grand room on the second floor. Other than that, there are his and hers regal apartments on each side of the palace and many, many painting collections on display, almost like a mini museum.
I think this is much more interesting than Nymphemberg Palace and the garden is more beautiful too. Fortunately, it did not get destroyed in WW2.
I think this is much more interesting than Nymphemberg Palace and the garden is more beautiful too. Fortunately, it did not get destroyed in WW2.
Written 26 June 2013
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George K
Los Angeles, California
Hello,
I am seeking information about a DP camp in Schleissheim and flights of DP's from Munich to New York during September of 1949.
Thank you.
George Kuzichev
Written 23 February 2015
George K
Los Angeles, California
Hello,
I am seeking information about a DP camp in Schleissheim in 1949.
Thank you.
George Kuzichev
Written 23 February 2015
George K
Los Angeles, California
Hello,
I am seeking information about a DP camp in Schleissheim in 1949.
Thank you.
George Kuzichev
Written 23 February 2015
Hi, my mom and her family also lived in the DP camp in Schleissheim. It was my Grandparents: vasyl and Anna Buraczok with their 4 kids (one of which was my mom).
Julia B, can you ask your mom if she knew the Buraczok family? My mom was Valentina Buraczok.
Written 29 November 2022
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