Schloss Philippsruhe

Schloss Philippsruhe is a Baroque palace in Hanau featuring symmetrical wings, a central dome, and decorative elements influenced by French design of the early 18th century. The complex includes exhibition spaces, a restaurant in the vaulted cellar, and an outdoor amphitheater used for cultural events.

Count Philipp Reinhard commissioned the palace's construction between 1700 and 1725, replacing an earlier Renaissance building that had been destroyed during the Thirty Years War. This transition marked the shift from an older structure to a new Baroque design.

The palace houses the Historical Museum Hanau with works by local artists including Anton Wilhelm Tischbein and Friedrich Bury, showing the artistic traditions that shaped the region. These collections reflect the creative life that developed here over generations.

The palace offers multiple spaces to explore, including museum galleries, a restaurant in the vaulted basement, and an outdoor amphitheater for performances. It helps to check ahead for current exhibitions or events to make the most of a visit.

One wing houses GrimmsMärchenReich, an interactive museum devoted to the Brothers Grimm, while another section contains Germany's only paper theater museum. This unusual combination of museums makes the palace a surprising cultural destination beyond its architectural heritage.

Location: Hanau

Inception: 1700

Elevation above the sea: 105 m

Address: Philippsruher Allee, 63454 Hanau

Website: http://hanau.de/kultur/museen/hanau

GPS coordinates: 50.12750,8.89250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24