Nymphenburg Palace
The summer residence of the Wittelsbachs lies about 12 km south-west of us as the crow flies.
Book a roomA palace that grew
Nymphenburg Palace began as a country house and grew over two centuries into a monumental three-wing complex. The architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner extended it in the Baroque and Rococo styles. Together with the circular forecourt on the east side, the park to the west, four pavilion palaces and numerous canals it forms a unique ensemble.
Nymphenburg is one of the largest palaces in Germany and one of the most important in Europe.
From a country house to a summer residence
1663
A gift
Elector Ferdinand Maria gives his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy the estate of Menzing on the birth of the heir to the throne.
1664
Building begins
The elector commissions a country palace. His wife names it Nymphenburg.
1701
The extension
At Max Emanuel’s wish the extension into a palace complex begins. The War of the Spanish Succession interrupts it until 1714.
1715
Summer residence
From now on Nymphenburg serves as the summer residence of the Bavarian electors and kings until 1918.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim.
By bicycle
Our worked-out day cycle tour via the Olympic Park, Nymphenburg Palace and the Schleissheim palaces has Nymphenburg on the route.
1Cycle tour: Palaces and Olympic sites
4Cycle tour: Munich LoopCycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train
Tram 17 stops right at the palace, at the Schloss Nymphenburg stop. The MVV timetable shows the exact connection from Oberschleißheim.
By car
Park with us for free. Parking near the palace is limited, so the train is easier.
The park and its canals
The palace has an extensive park with canals running through it. The four pavilions in the park are small pleasure palaces in which the court relaxed. If you like being outdoors, you can spend a whole afternoon here.
Our tip
Combine Nymphenburg with Schleissheim: both were among the residences of the Wittelsbachs.
On our day cycle tour you see both palace complexes on the same day.
Your Kurfürst team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Blutenburg Palace
approx. 13 km as the crow flies. Late Gothic hunting palace on the Würm, today home to the International Youth Library.
Olympic Park Munich
approx. 9.2 km as the crow flies. Park of the 1972 Olympic Games with tent roof, lake, Olympic hill and tower.
Lustheim Palace
3 min on foot. Hunting and garden palace of 1684 to 1689, today with a collection of Meissen porcelain.
Cycle routes from our door
We are a certified Bett+Bike hotel and have put together day cycle tours for you.
You can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us: mention it when you book or ask at reception.
See all cycle tours- 1
Palaces and Olympic sites
40.1 km · 3:15 hrs
3Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How do I get from us to Nymphenburg Palace?
By train and tram. Tram 17 stops right at the palace. The straight-line distance is about 12 km.
Who lived at Nymphenburg?
From 1715 to 1918 the palace was the summer residence of the electors and kings of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach.
Why is it called Nymphenburg?
Henriette Adelaide of Savoy gave the country palace its name.
Is Nymphenburg one of the great palaces of Europe?
Yes, it is one of the largest palaces in Germany and one of the most important in Europe.
Where do I find prices and opening times?
On the official website. We do not list any details here so that nothing goes out of date.
Image credits:Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Source). All image credits
