Mannheim Palace
Barockschloss Mannheim
One of Europe’s largest Baroque palaces, with a façade more than 400 meters long. Today it houses the University of Mannheim and a palace museum.
Mannheim Palace was built between 1720 and 1760 as the residence of the Electors Palatine after they moved their capital to Mannheim. Its façade is about 440 meters long, ranking it among the largest Baroque palaces in Europe. Badly damaged in World War II and later rebuilt, most of the palace is now used by the University of Mannheim. The central section houses a palace museum, where you can see the gilded Knights’ Hall, the library hall and the court chapel. Admission is about €10, and the museum is closed on Mondays. From Heidelberg, the S-Bahn takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
- Speyer Cathedral
- Worms Cathedral
- Heidelberg Zoo
- Neckarwiese
- Philosophers' Walk
- Heiligenberg & Thingstätte
- Kurpfälzisches Museum