Neuer Pavillon

The Neuer Pavillon is a cube-shaped two-story structure built in neoclassical style and situated in the gardens of Charlottenburg Palace, drawing inspiration from Italian villa design. The ground floor holds three rooms furnished with original royal pieces, while the upper floor displays paintings by Caspar David Friedrich and Karl Blechen.

Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed this pavilion between 1824 and 1825 for King Frederick William III, who used it as a private summer residence. The building was created during a period when classical European architecture shaped the taste of the Prussian court.

The rooms display furnishings and decor that date back to when royalty lived here, showing how the space once functioned in daily life. The artworks on display reflect the tastes of those who occupied these spaces and reveal which artists and styles held value in royal circles.

The building is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, with access from the palace gardens, and the visit takes a comfortable amount of time. It makes sense to combine the visit with exploration of the surrounding palace complex to gain full context.

The building houses a significant collection of early 19th-century Berlin portraits and Venetian veduta paintings rarely displayed together in one place. This combination of works from different artistic traditions makes the visit particularly worthwhile for art enthusiasts.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1820s

Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Part of: Charlottenburg Palace

Website: https://spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/neuer-pavillon-im-schlossgarten-charlottenburg

GPS coordinates: 52.52130,13.29920

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48