Linderhof Palace

Magnificent Linderhof Palace stands on the site of Maximilian II's former hunting lodge. His son, Ludwig II, was dazzled by the opulence of the Bourbon court and aspired to create, at Linderhof, a replica of the palace and park of Versailles. It was not, however, until New Herrenchiemsee Palace was built that his dream was realised. Linderhof Palace is set in a magnificent garden and park designed by Carl von Effner. The linden tree, from which the palace takes its name, is now 300 years old.

Information:
Linderhof Palace and Gardens
Linderhof 12
82488 Ettal, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)8822 920 349
Fax: +49 (0)8822 920 311
Email: sgvlinderhof@bsv.bayern.de

Special features:
Water features:
From the beginning of April to the middle of October daily 9am-6pm; fountains every half hour

Visiting times:
April-September 9am-6pm
October-March 10am-4pm
Open daily
Closed on 1 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, 24 Dec, 25 Dec and 31 Dec

Prices:
Palace incl. park buildings
€7.00, concessions €6.00
In winter, only the palace (not the park) is open

Guided tours:
In German and English for groups of up to 40 (approx. 25 minutes)

Surrounding area:
Ettal (place of pilgrimage), Ettal Abbey and Abbey Brewery, Neuschwanstein Castle, the Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church (UNESCO world heritage), Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain), network of footpaths and cycle trails, winter sports.