Brühl · Germany
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984Augustusburg Palace tickets: €15
Main adult ticket: Standard ticket, Augustusburg Palace: the 'Rococo under Construction' exhibition, the grand staircase and a guided tour of the palace. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl.
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- Standard ticket, Augustusburg Palace: the 'Rococo under Construction' exhibition, the grand staircase and a guided tour of the palaceReduced €13.50 (over 65s, groups of 15 or more, visitors with a disability of 50% or more, Köln-Pass holders and others listed). Child price: children, school pupils, students and trainees up to 25 go free with proofChild Free€15
- Ticket Plus: Augustusburg (exhibition, grand staircase and guided tour) and Falkenlust hunting lodgeReduced €17.50Child Free€21
- Special ticket: the exhibition and grand staircase only (no guided tour)Reduced €8Child Free€9.50
- Standard ticket, Falkenlust hunting lodge onlyReduced €6.50Child Free€8
Main ticket €15 (about US$17 · £13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under school age, and school pupils, students and trainees up to 25 (with proof). Also ICOM and ICOMOS card holders, and companions of disabled visitors with a B card.
Opening hours
The palaces are open March to November: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am to 5pm (times are last entry). Closed Mondays and from December to February. The gardens are open every day (from 7 or 8am to between 5pm and 9pm, depending on the month).
Booking
Tickets are sold at the palace ticket offices. Groups of 10 or more and special tours must book ahead (+49 2232 44 000).
World Heritage site
Part of Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl, on UNESCO's list since 1984. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Augustusburg Palace?
The main adult ticket (Standard ticket, Augustusburg Palace: the 'Rococo under Construction' exhibition, the grand staircase and a guided tour of the palace) costs €15, about US$17 · £13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Augustusburg Palace for free?
Children under school age, and school pupils, students and trainees up to 25 (with proof). Also ICOM and ICOMOS card holders, and companions of disabled visitors with a B card.
When is the Augustusburg Palace open?
The palaces are open March to November: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am to 5pm (times are last entry). Closed Mondays and from December to February. The gardens are open every day (from 7 or 8am to between 5pm and 9pm, depending on the month).
Do you need to book Augustusburg Palace tickets in advance?
Tickets are sold at the palace ticket offices. Groups of 10 or more and special tours must book ahead (+49 2232 44 000).
Is the Augustusburg Palace a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl, on UNESCO's list since 1984, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.