Coat of arms and logo for Baden-Württemberg State Palaces and GardensCoat of arms and logo for Baden-Württemberg State Palaces and Gardens
Bruchsal Palace
The oldest ecclesiastical Baroque residence on the Upper Rhine

The oldest ecclesiastical Baroque residence on the Upper RhineBruchsal Palace

Bruchsal Palace (Schloss Bruchsal) is one of the most majestic prince-bishop’s residences in Germany. It is famous for its opulent staircase, constructed by Balthasar Neumann, known as the “crown jewel of all Baroque staircases”.

Highlights

Bruchsal Palace, staircase
The staircaseA staircase with a hole in the middle
The staircase - A staircase with a hole in the middle
Schloss Bruchsal, Ausschnitt aus einer Tapisserie im Jagdzimmer
The tapestriesWoven art from France
The tapestries - Woven art from France
Bruchsal Palace, Ceiling painting in the Domed Hall
The ceiling frescoThe Prince-Bishop commissioned buildings
The ceiling fresco - The Prince-Bishop commissioned buildings
Schloss Bruchsal, Innen, Marmorsaal
The ballroomsParty like the princes
The ballrooms - Party like the princes

Corporate videoOUR HERITAGE. YOURS TO ENJOY

If you want to see Baden-Württemberg at its most beautiful, visit the many palaces and gardens run by the state heritage agency, Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten. How about a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more.