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Bruchsal Palace
The oldest ecclesiastical Baroque residence on the Upper Rhine

Worth a closer lookHidden treasures

At Bruchsal Palace, many of the details of a prince-bishop's residence can be experienced. But some treasures are hidden. That's why visitors should look carefully when exploring the complex.

Hidden treasures

Bruchsal Palace, Chamber Music Hall, Details

Elegant ambiance

The Chamber Music Hall received its present form at the end of the 18th century. Its style is unique in the palace.

The Chamber Music Hall
Arbor Room of Bruchsal Palace

Original paintings

A grape vine in the middle of the palace: the Arbor Room on the ground floor of the bel étage creates a garden atmosphere.

The Arbor Room
Bruchsal Palace, Ceiling painting in the Domed Hall

Prince-bishop as builder

The prince-bishop's buildings in Bruchsal on the ceiling of the palace: an impressive testimony to the builder's own merits.

The ceiling fresco
Schloss Bruchsal, Ausschnitt aus einer Tapisserie im Jagdzimmer

Woven art from France

Elaborate tapestries were a very precious decoration for centuries. Many of them were made in France.

The tapestries