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Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg Palace

Located in Berlin's Charlottenburg district, this is the third largest surviving palace in Germany. Visitors go here to tour the interior rooms and gardens to experience the atmosphere of the former royal court.

Getting There

From the Berlin city centre, the palace is accessible via the S-Bahn or U-Bahn. Depending on your starting point, the journey typically takes between 20 and 30p minutes.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 2 to 4 hours to explore the palace interiors and the surrounding garden grounds.

When to Visit

The gardens are best visited during the spring and summer months. The site often gets crowded, particularly during weekends and peak tourist seasons. Arriving early in the day can help avoid the largest crowds.

Nearby Attractions

You can combine a visit to the palace with other nearby sites in the district:

  • Deutsche Oper Berlin (1.3km)
  • Berlin Zoological Garden (3.2km)
  • Berlin Mosque (3.9km)
  • Bellevue Palace (3.9km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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