Orangerieschloss

About the museum

The Orangerieschloss is the last and largest building erected in Park Sanssouci. Frederick William IV, the "Romantic on the Throne", had it built on the northern edge of the park between 1851 and 1864. The architects Ludwig Persius, August Stüler and Ludwig Ferdinand Hesse were involved; the king himself contributed numerous designs. The complex reflects his longing for Italy and follows the model of the Italian Renaissance.

The building, more than 300 meters long, consists of a central palace with towers, terraces, arcades, sculptures and fountains, as well as side plant halls, where the frost-sensitive tub plants of the park still overwinter today. The central section houses the Raphael Hall, with more than 50 copies of 19th-century paintings after works by Raphael, including reproductions of famous pictures such as the "Sistine Madonna". The Malachite Room of the former guest apartment is richly furnished with sculptures, gilding and decorative arts.

The Orangerieschloss is closed until further notice due to renovation work as part of the masterplan for the Prussian palaces and gardens. During the closure, individual events take place; the plant halls are among the largest indoor event spaces in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Highlights

• Raphael Hall with more than 50 copies after Raphael
• Malachite Room of the guest apartment
• Over 300 meters long, in the style of the Italian Renaissance
• Plant halls for overwintering the park's tub plants
• Terraces with sculptures and fountains

Operated by

Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

Classified by the SPSG as "conditionally wheelchair-accessible": the palace rooms are wheelchair-accessible, while the Orangerie observation tower is not accessible to wheelchair users. A YouTube video offers a tour in Easy Language. Assistance dogs welcome. For conservation reasons, strollers may not enter the exhibition rooms.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

For conservation reasons, strollers may not enter the exhibition rooms.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Lockers

Lockers for small luggage up to 35 × 35 × 50 cm in limited numbers (after reopening). Food nearby includes Café Repin, JOHO Broiler Bar "Zur Historischen Mühle" and Drachenhaus Restaurant & Café.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 600 guests.

A plant hall is available for rent (approx. 1,500 m², 106 × 16 m; €12,000 per hall including the outdoor area; usage period July–September): up to 380 people at banquet tables, 450 in rows, or 600 standing. The grotto below the Maulbeerallee is also available. Inquiries: eventlocations@spsg.de.

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