Park Glienicke

Park Glienicke is a landscape garden on the Havel River's edge with gentle meadows sloping toward the water and houses a palace, casino, and two pavilions. The buildings stand among mature trees and together with the riverside setting create a unified ensemble of architecture and nature.

Prince Carl of Prussia acquired the estate in 1824 and had it fundamentally redesigned by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Peter Joseph Lenné. Most of the buildings and garden layout date from this period and link the palace with its surroundings.

The colored rooms in the palace tell of Prussian art history and show how ruling families lived back then. You can still see original furniture and artworks from the period that reflect daily life in a noble villa.

The park is open most days but may close on weekdays in winter, so checking current hours beforehand is wise. Audio guides and tours help you properly explore the buildings and grounds and understand their story.

The West Wing houses Europe's first Court Gardener Museum, which documents the development of professional garden culture across three centuries. Here you can see how gardens were designed and maintained before modern technology changed this profession.