Charlottenhof Palace

Charlottenhof is a Neoclassical palace located within Sanssouci Park, distinguished by its clean, understated architectural design. The building contains ten rooms arranged symmetrically around a central entrance hall on the ground floor.

The palace was given as a Christmas gift in 1825 by King Frederick William III to his son, Crown Prince Frederick William. This royal gift marked the beginning of the residence's use as a personal retreat during the early 19th century.

The interior reveals personal taste quite different from typical royal residences, especially in the tent room with its blue and white stripes. The spaces reflect how a young prince wanted to create something of his own rather than follow established palace conventions.

The palace is open to visitors from May through October, with guided tours available to explore the rooms inside. The best way to reach it is through the larger Sanssouci Park grounds.

The naturalist Alexander von Humboldt lived here regularly between 1835 and 1840, using the tent room as his private retreat. His presence links the palace to the history of scientific exploration and discovery during the 19th century.

Location: Potsdam

Inception: 1826

Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Friedrich Ludwig Persius

Creator: Peter Joseph Lenné, Hermann Ludwig Sello

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Part of: Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin

Website: http://spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-charlottenhof

GPS coordinates: 52.39550,13.02590

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07