Schleissheim palace complex

The palace complex is a beautiful place to spend a relaxing day on the weekend. I only visited the new palace (don’t let the name fool you - it was built around 1700) and it was spectacular. The marble work was so impressive. The collection of art is also terrific.

This must be one of the most under visited palaces complexes in Europe. Which is a crying shame as individually and collectively this is a great place to visit. We were there for about five hours and only say a handful of other visitors. A magnificent palace complex comprising the separate palaces and extensive gardens. Each are reviewed separately

I would like to recommend to visit so beautiful place Schleißheim Old and New Palaces, copper engraving after Mathias Disel, ca. 1722 Schleißheim palace complex was founded by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria (1548-1626), who in 1597 purchased the isolated moorland farm of Schleißheim with its St Margaret's Chapel for a large sum of money from the Freising Cathedral chapter. Wilhelm renounced the splendours of court life at an early stage, devoted himself to religious meditation and in 1598 finally abdicated in favour of his energetic son Maximilian. The founding of Schleißheim reflected his personal inclination towards pious contemplation. In the period from 1598 to 1600 Wilhelm had an estate and a manor built within the complex, which was surrounded by small hermitages and forest chapels. The duke, who had no intention of altering the character of the property as a farm, extended its activities with a stud farm which supplied his stables. Schleißheim beer and Schleißheim cheese were produced. Attracted in particular by the profits from the farming business, Maximilian I (reigned 1598-1651) acquired the complex from his father in 1616 in return for a life annuity The Schleißheim park was designed in strict alignment with Lustheim and the New Palace and is one of the most important baroque gardens in Europe. It was initially influenced by Dutch garden design, and subsequently extended by the French garden expert and waterworks engineer Dominique Gerard in the French baroque garden style. With his embroidered parterres, pools, fountains and cascades he created a unique design, the basic features of which have remained unchanged. The ensemble consisting of the New and Old Palaces, Lustheim Palace and the extensive baroque garden is a splendid example of court architecture and garden design from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Great views of city, not a lot at the top to do but really enjoyed the visit. Trolley up was reasonable.

Not a bad visit. Not too expensive if you don’t pay for the guided tours. Lots of walking. We enjoyed the autumn foliage. Prob would have been fine without paying and just walking around. Nice way to kill a 7 hr layover at Munich airport.

We arrived at the palace at about 9:45 - on a Saturday. The ticket taker said only 3 people were ahead of us. What a delightful way to experience a place like this - all by yourself!!!

The Scheisseium Palace Complex in Munich is a remarkable fusion of historical grandeur and modern architectural ingenuity. Though lesser-known, it offers a stunning array of Baroque and Neo-Classical elements, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, providing a serene environment, while the interiors showcase lavish décor and intricate artwork. A key highlight is the striking central courtyard, surrounded by elegant arcades and sculptures. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, away from the city's more crowded attractions. Overall, it’s an underrated gem for those interested in architecture and peaceful exploration. It is always pleasure to visit this place.

Get a combined ticket for all 3 palaces for 10 Eur. You can park next to the New Palace, or behind the Old one. There's quite some walking around as the grounds are big. The New Palace is definitely the most interesting from architecture and decoration perspectuve. The Lustheim Palace has a superb collection of porcelaine on permanentny display. The Old Palace is the least interesting IMHO, but it depends on your liking, with lots of religious figurines. There are toilets in each of the buildings. All in all worth a visit once you've seen the city centre.