The Palace in Koenigs Wusterhausen
The Königs Wusterhausen Palace was characterised in a special way through the personality of Frederick Willam I. Here, he had prepared himself for his future reign, since he was ten years old.
The 'Soldier King' developed his own concepts of a well organised, with the aim of economic viability, provincial government and started to built an army.
The king used the estate as seat of government and meeting point of the legendary Tobacco Collegium.
The area around the village was rich in game and offered ideal conditions for royal hunting fun.
After the death of Frederick William I in 1740, the palace became derelict. In 1991, a fundamental renovation and reconstruction started.
When the restoration work was finished, a new Palace Musem was won, where visitors are able to gain an overview, in authentic surroundings, about the artistic work in Brandenburg-Prussia in the first half of the 18th-century.
Opening Times:
Tue-Sun (guided tours only)
1st of April - 31st of October: Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm (last guided tour 5pm)
1st of November - 31st of March: Sat, Sun, public holidays: 10am-5pm (last guided tour 4pm)
Tel.: 03375-211700
Fax: 03375-211702