Renaissance palace of the dukes of Gottorf (1577–1582) with a palace museum, art in the attic gallery, and the Poppenspäler Museum of puppet theater.
March 1, 2026 – February 18, 2027
The Poppenspäler Museum shows figures relating to the biblical story of the Flood, including an ark as a shadow play, complemented by artworks by Richard Haizmann and Otto Beckmann.
October 11, 2026 – April 18, 2027
The attic gallery presents painted-over record covers by the artist Atif Gülücü.
Schloss vor Husum was built between 1577 and 1582 for Duke Adolf of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf in the style of the Dutch Renaissance. Its name (“palace outside Husum”) comes from its location outside the town limits of the time; it is the only sovereign's palace on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein.
In the 17th century it served as the dower residence of the duchesses Augusta and Maria Elisabeth. The elaborately decorated fireplaces, still among the building's showpieces, date from this period. After the Great Northern War, the palace passed to the Danish crown in 1721. When the building threatened to fall into disrepair in the mid-18th century, King Frederick V had it remodeled from 1750 to 1752 and a state apartment installed, which still survives today.
Under Danish and later Prussian rule, the palace was an administrative seat; Theodor Storm worked here as a district judge, and Franziska zu Reventlow was born in the palace. After the district reform of 1970 it lost this role and was restored from 1973, taking the state after the 18th-century remodeling as the model.
Today the Museumsverbund Nordfriesland (North Frisia museum association) runs a palace museum here with historic living quarters, a chapel, and a princely gallery, as well as changing art exhibitions in the attic gallery. Since 2024 the association has also been responsible for the presentation of the Poppenspäler Museum, with more than 1,500 puppet theater objects. The palace park is famous for its crocus bloom in spring.
| Adults | €9.50 |
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| Reduced | €7.50People with severe disabilities, groups of 10 or more, NOSPA partners, and ADAC members |
| Children & teens | €3.50free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 17 |
| Seniors | –No senior discount listed |
| Visitors with disabilities | €7.50companion free · Companion free if noted on the ID |
| Students & apprentices | –No student discount listed |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7.50 per personSchool classes €3 per student, teachers free |
| Families | €19Max. 2 adults with children |
| Combination ticket for 3 museums (summer) – adults | €17Nordfriesland Museum. Nissenhaus, Schloss vor Husum, Ostenfelder Bauernhaus; children aged 6–17 €8 |
| Combination ticket for 3 museums (summer) – family | €26.50 |
| Annual pass, adults | €34.50Families €64 |
| Annual pass for the association (3 museums), adults | €63.50Families €117.50 |
| Group tour (approx. 60 min.) | €65Flat fee plus admission; costumed tour €85, for school classes €30 or €40, Poppenspäler tour €30 |
Day ticket includes an audio guide. For group tours, the price page lists admission of €6.50 per person, while the regular group rate is €7.50. The tours page lists €3 plus admission for the audio guide tour, whereas the price page includes the audio guide in the day ticket.
An elevator connects all floors; the palace tower and south wing are not accessible. Accessible entrance via the palace courtyard on the north side. Audio guide in Easy German (Leichte Sprache). Other dogs are not allowed (ticket desk staff will look after them if possible).
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €19 · Max. 2 adults with children |
Children's audio guide, children's tour "Kind sein auf dem Märchenschloss" (Being a Child at the Fairy-Tale Palace), and a crafts workshop for children ages 6 and up (about 2 hrs.). Baby changing table in the accessible restroom.
Husum Schloss
Bus 1051 to “Torhaus,” bus 1050/1053/1055 to “Husum Schloss”; about 1.2 km on foot from Husum station.
Parking available
By car via the A 23 and B 5 or via the A 7 (exit Schuby/Husum) and the B 201.
Get directionsPalace café with coffee, cake, and small dishes (own opening hours, husumer-schlosscafe.de). Museum shop.
Knights' Hall, chapel, and Fortunasaal for weddings, conferences, and concerts; inquiries via the Stiftung Nordfriesland.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guides for adults and children (also in Easy German). Regular public costumed tours; group tours by registration at 04841 2545. |
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