schloss benrath

Even though Benrath is a bit further away from the city center, it is a great place to walk around or have picnic in during a sunny day. It can be reached in around thirty to forty minutes from the center and it is definetely worth visiting.

Somewhen in internet I found that it opens in 10: 00 so arrived timely. Actually it opens in 11:00. Till than we explored the gardens. They were free and OK for February. Guided tour was in English as we were lucky enaugh to be the only guests, otherwise it would be in German. And you can not see the palace building outside the guided tour. Very interesting and detailed tour, thanks to our guide. There are also 2 museums in the premises. One of wildlife which was quite ok, only explanations in English missed. Museum of gardening was not very attractive but probably because I am not in gardening. Overall very recommendable object and shall be counted about 2 hours to spend there. Easily reachable from center of city, just quite long ride by tram.

The ticket-meister seemed surprised our Dusseldorf Card got us on the palace tour for free, and so were we. We arrived at 11:30am, and the next tour in English was due to start at midday, so we strolled around the lake while we waited. My wife, I, and the knowledgable English-speaking guide toured the palace alone for over an hour. The grande scheme, as well as the small details, were explained - we asked questions and she knew the answers. Fascinating! Perhaps in another season the gardens would be more interesting, but, in February, there was very little happening save to savor the grandeur of the setting.

Based on reviews we had a plan to spend almost the whole day at the Schloss Benrath and Park. Unfortunately, our visit was significantly shorter.Start with location of the Schloss. It took about 25-30 mins from Dusseldorf Hbf to get to the palace by U74 followed by tram 701 (Sunday timetable is very inconvenient). The Palace itself look very nice. However, the main building could by visited as part of guided tour only. The tour is on German with only couple phrases in English and single A4 piece of paper in b/w with short descriptions on the ground floor rooms only and absolutely no information about other levels of the Schloss. The tour itself was very quick (and disappointing) with only few rooms opens for visitors.Two other museums would be more interesting if it would have, at least, some information in English. The park looks quite nice... Unfortunately, it is not very enjoyable to stroll along its alleys in cold and rainy winter day.Simple audioguides in few languages would attract more tourists to this Schloss and make its more popular... even in winter.

It is just a beautiful place to see and feel history. Lovely monuments great gardens and immaculate lawns. always love to ride my bike around the area and so close to the rhine as well.

Lovely little castle with a huge garden, mostly park. You can walk on the grass, have a picnic, stroll with your bike by the fountain or just walk and admire. Before entering the garden, onthe right side is a souvenir shop with many, many nice things to remind you of your visit at Schloss Benrath or in Düsseldorf.

A little bit far from the city center. In winter it works till 5 p.m. We came at 4:20, the doors were closed. It's a pity. The castle seems to be rather luxurious in Rococo style. The park is nice but unfortunately not illuminated. We couldn't walk as it was getting dark.I suppose it's better to visit in summer.

Nice visit to fill in an afternoon away from the hustle and bustle of city centre. Pleasant trip with a guide who really did very we'll presenting a bi lingual tour. Easy access from city centre by tram ( 28 mins) gardens would be superb in summer months. Signage not great on arrival so visit shop for tickets. Good selection of taxidermy if your interested in natural history for a combo ticket but worth a visit either way.

Going here in December might not have been the best time. We enjoyed the Gardens but I am sure they would be much nicer in summer or spring. it was a nice place to have a walk and to look at one of Karl Theodor's Schlosses. It is literally a pink palace, but as compared to other German palaces you can see this one is not that spectacular. Worth a visit. Also you can ride the U74 one stop further or walk a little down the road and enjoy Benrath neighborhood

Interesting tour, but rather brief - you only get to see a selection of rooms. Gardens would be lovely in summer

I have been here several times now. Whenever family visits from the states we always visit here. The tour of the castle itself is beautiful and the guides have been very knowledgeable. Officially they don't have a tour in English, but every time I have been the guide also gave the info in English. One time my group was the only ones so the entire tour was in English. What a bonus. The connecting "museums" were not that impressive and I would not really recommend them. The grounds are beautiful in the spring and summer. If you have extra time, you can wander around the grounds before or after the tour.

It is well worth travelling out here from the centre of Dussledorf to visit this palace. It is beautifully situated with two low buildings on either side of the palace and a lake in front. There is a lovely park, mostly quite wild, apart from a long canal-like water feature. Our guided tour was fine, with everything in both German and English. The parquet floors are stunning.

The Benrath Castle is advertised in many traveling guides and tourist web sites. However, there is not much to see about the castle itself. There is a little museum store and a guided tour that you can take to see the interior of the castle. However, what's really spectacular is the surrounding gardens and park that is so inviting for a walk. Obviously spring and summer are the best to visit this place. Although winters are not snowy neither that cold in this part of NRW. Take a walk from the castle to the nice back long pool and then walk east in direction to the Rhine river and you will go across a very nice forest that used to be the hunting grounds for the lord of the castle 200 years ago (or so). At the end of the park you will meet a trail to walk along the river and this can take you all the way to a ferry dock to cross the river. Arriving at the Schloss is very easy, by tram, bus or driving. There is plenty of parking in the area and the park is very close to the "dowtown" Benrath where there are several restaurants, and a couple of cafes.

It is an ideal attraction for a sunny weekend. The Benrather Schloss is the summer residence of a German king with a big pond in the front and an elaborate old park in the back. There is a playground for the lille children and a array of very big old trees arranged around a star shaped walking path pattern throughout the forrest. Ideal for jogging of for the kids. At the far end you come to the Rhine river with its sand/pebble banks, which the children enjoy very much. About a mile upstream, there is a car ferry that will take you accross the Rhine river to the old fortified township of Zons, which is about a thousand years old and which is in a fine shape. The old walls around the town are still intact and incorporate an old wind mill and an open air theater. There are a large number of cafes that offer fine German pastries and cakes (Torte und Kuchen) with good coffee or hot chocolate. I take the family there very often and we all enjoy it.

You can only go round the main palace as part of a tour. This was only available in German. A poorly written sheet of A4 was available in English which was brief and gave very poor information. They should have audible tours available in the range of european languages if they are to appeal to the international tourist. They should learn from many UK attractions and other european cities that cater for most major european languages and tourists.The place itself was nice but Dusseldorf needs to step up if it is to become a true weekend tourist destination.