Ehrenburg Palace, Gothic Revival palace in Coburg, Germany
Ehrenburg Palace is a three-wing Gothic Revival complex at the eastern edge of Coburg's old town, built around two inner courtyards. Its sandstone facades, designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel from 1810, have rows of rectangular windows, steep slate roofs with dormers and corner turrets, and a central clock tower. The south wing by Michael Frey (1590–1592) survives from the Renaissance building.
The palace was commissioned in 1543 by Duke Johann Ernst on the site of a former Franciscan monastery and completed in its original Renaissance form by 1547. Over centuries, the building was repeatedly modified and gained its current Gothic Revival appearance through later renovations.
The rooms display family portraits showing the connections of the House of Sachsen-Coburg and Gotha to European royal families. Visitors can explore these personal images and see how the family was linked to other ruling households across generations.
Visitors can explore the building through regular guided tours that provide a detailed look at the interior rooms. It is recommended to plan ahead and check access times, as opening hours vary depending on the season.
The Hall of Giants takes its name from the occasion in 1863 when Queen Victoria met Emperor Franz Josef there for the first time; a sign in the room marks the meeting. Victoria's mother and husband had grown up in the palace.
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