Benrath: Palace Park, Garden Design and History
Accommodation in Benrath
Benrath offers a journey through its palace park, garden design and nature. Benrath Palace Park covers more than 61 hectares, around 45 hectares of which are designated as a nature reserve. The park is open all day and admission is free. Check the latest visitor information before your journey.
Palace Park and Garden Design
The English Garden in Benrath Palace Park was gradually transformed from a Baroque garden into an English-style landscape garden, beginning in 1807. Its development brought together different approaches to garden design: the change did not happen all at once, but took place over time. Those interested in garden design will find a tangible historical connection here, in a landscape that also includes areas designated as a nature reserve.
Palace History and Museums
Benrath Palace was built in 1755 by Elector Karl Theodor as a hunting and pleasure palace; the architect was Nicolas de Pigage. The Corps de Logis Museum documents the palace’s eventful history and illustrates life there from the 18th to the 20th century. The Museum of Garden Art provides an overview of the estimated 2,500-year history of gardens and explores the diversity of European garden art.
The Natural History Museum, located in the west wing of Benrath Palace, offers a different thematic perspective. It explores the natural environments of the region around Düsseldorf, including the Rhine meadows, the Neander Valley and the Ohligser Heide. This brings together several different interests: the history of the palace, the development of gardens and the region’s natural habitats. These distinct themes help you shape your discoveries around the subjects that interest you most.
Getting There and Planning Your Route
The U72 light rail line runs to Schloss Benrath stop. Take the S6, RE1 or RE5 to Benrath S-Bahn station; from there, it is a ten-minute walk. Check connections before you travel, as timetables may change.
For a longer route, take the DĂĽsseldorfer Weg: Route 6 runs 13.8 kilometres from Benrather Betriebshof to Benrather Bonner StraĂźe and includes, among other places, Benrath Palace Park and Benrath Palace. When planning, note the difference between these distances: the ten minutes refers to the walk from the S-Bahn station, while 13.8 kilometres is the length of the entire route. Also check route conditions before setting out.
More of DĂĽsseldorf to Explore
The Düsseldorf destination offers other distinct highlights. The Hofgarten is Düsseldorf’s oldest public park and covers around 27 hectares; its features include a broad expanse of water and numerous sculptures. Carlsplatz is a destination for food lovers, where you can discover traditional Düsseldorf dishes as well as Italian, Indian, French and Persian food. Individual vendors may change. In Düsseldorf’s Little Tokyo, you can explore Japanese culture and cuisine. Düsseldorf’s traditional breweries also uphold the brewing tradition and offer a taste of brewery culture.
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