Reconstructed castle in the UNESCO World Heritage Muskau Park, with a permanent exhibition on Prince Pückler, city history and a castle tower.
August 29, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Double exhibition with the Lausitz Festival and the Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für moderne Kunst: central works by the Brazilian artist in video, photography, sculpture and installation, rarely shown in Germany.
The Neues Schloss in Bad Muskau is first mentioned in 1245. In the 17th century it was converted into a Baroque three-winged complex, and in the 1860s it was decorated with Neo-Renaissance elements. Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, who was born in Muskau, made the area around the castle the heart of his famous landscape park. At the end of the Second World War the building was gutted by arson.
From 1996 to 2013 the castle was gradually rebuilt with funds from the federal and state governments. Today the foundation "Fürst-Pückler-Park Bad Muskau," a special fund of the Free State of Saxony, runs the house, which is part of the Muskau Park added to the World Heritage List in 2004. The tourism center in the west wing is the starting point for park tours.
In the castle, the multimedia permanent exhibition "Pückler! Pückler? Einfach nicht zu fassen!" presents the many facets of the prince, as traveler, writer, dandy and garden artist. In the castle tower, another permanent exhibition tells the story of the town of Muskau, and the tower itself serves as a viewing platform. In addition there are special exhibitions, the Ananasausstellung (pineapple exhibition) in the Schlossgärtnerei (castle gardener's house), and a café in the building.
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4School pupils, students, trainees and people with severe disabilities |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Children up to age 7 have free admission (only when accompanied by adults). |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4companion free |
| Students & apprentices | €4Pupils, students and trainees. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –For groups of 15 or more: 5% discount on the total price when paid in one transaction by the tour guide or teacher, or with voucher or invoice (not for tickets to the Schlossgärtnerei). |
| Families | €182 adults with one or more children; price for the "Pückler!" exhibition. |
| Tower climb with permanent exhibition on town history and special exhibitions | €4Reduced €2, family ticket €9. |
| Combined admission ("Pückler!" exhibition and tower climb) | €10Reduced €5, family ticket €22.50. |
| Pineapple exhibition and Schlossgärtnerei | €3No reduction. |
Admission to the Muskau Park is free. Teachers and chaperones of school classes, tour guides, bus drivers and companions of people with severe disabilities holding a "B" marker also enter free.
The rooms of the permanent and special exhibitions in the Neues Schloss and the pineapple exhibition are accessible. The castle staircase can be passed by a wheelchair lift (call button), an elevator leads to the first and second floors, and there is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. The climb to the castle tower is not accessible. There is also a call button at the entrance to the Schlossgärtnerei.
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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| Family ticket | €18 · 2 adults with one or more children; price for the "Pückler!" exhibition. |
Children's offers on the website: monthly stories with coloring sheets, quiz walks through the castle and park, and craft and baking ideas.
Kirchplatz
By ODEG train to Weißwasser, then by bus (line 80) to Bad Muskau; the "Kirchplatz" stop is a few steps from the park. From April to October the Waldeisenbahn runs from Weißwasser to Bad Muskau, as does the Kromlauer Blütenexpress.
Paid parking
Paid visitor car park for cars and tour buses on Neißedamm (cars €1.50 for up to 1.5 hours, €5 for up to 12 hours); 14 spaces for buses and motorhomes.
By car from the Berlin/Cottbus direction via the A15 and B115, from the Dresden/Bautzen direction via the A4 and B156; follow the signs to the Muskau Park (Fürst-Pückler-Park Bad Muskau). Bike rental in the Schlossvorwerk (April to October); several cycle paths run through the park.
Get directionsCastle café on the first floor of the castle (Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 from April to October, otherwise Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00, closed in January) and Café Gruners in the Schlossvorwerk.
Festival hall in the annex of the Neues Schloss (over 200 seats in rows, around 100 for conferences), plus the orangery, Marstall (stables) and Green Salon for weddings, receptions and conferences.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Public park tours from April to October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 14:00, starting from the tourism center (about 1.5 to 2 hours; €7, reduced €3.50, family ticket €15.50); group tours by registration. |
