Grabpyramide

The Grabpyramide is a truncated pyramid structure with stone walls situated within the gardens of Rheinsberg Palace, featuring a sealed entrance. The building stands as a quiet monument within the carefully maintained palace grounds.

Prince Heinrich of Prussia received Rheinsberg Castle from his brother Frederick II in 1744 and later requested that this pyramid be constructed as his final resting place.

The monument features French inscriptions composed by Prince Heinrich himself, expressing his thoughts about glory and human suffering. These words reflect the philosophical interests that occupied the prince during his time at Rheinsberg.

The monument is part of the palace gardens and managed by the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg. You can view it during the regular opening hours of the garden grounds.

Inside rests a ceremonial tin sarcophagus with an oak inner coffin, protected since 1854 after an attempted break-in. Following the intrusion, the structure was reinforced to secure the grave.

GPS coordinates: 53.09689,12.89003

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43