Luisium
A small classical palace and quiet garden built for Princess Louise, considered the most refined spot in the Garden Kingdom.
Luisium was a retreat built by Prince Leopold III for his wife Louise. It was designed by Erdmannsdorff between 1774 and 1778. The small neoclassical palace has fine murals and furniture. The surrounding garden includes a neo-Gothic stable, a snake house, arched bridges, and a lake. Far fewer visitors come here than to Wörlitz, making it a good place for a quiet walk. It is located in the eastern part of Dessau and is about 15 minutes by bicycle from the Bauhaus building.
Opening hours
Palace Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; gardens all day
Nearby sights
- Bauhaus Museum Dessau
- Georgium
- Bauhaus Building Dessau
- Masters' Houses
- Dessau-Törten Estate
- Kornhaus Dessau
- Hugo Junkers Technical Museum
- Großkühnau Park