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Palace · Koblenz, Renânia-Palatinado
Kurfürstliches Schloss
Neoclassical palace of the last prince‑elector of Trier, from 1786, on the banks of the Reno, with open gardens and the riverside promenade.
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About Kurfürstliches Schloss
The Elector's Palace was built between 1777 and 1786 for Clemente Venceslau da Saxônia, the last prince‑archbishop and elector of Trier, who moved his residence to Koblenz. It is one of the last great palaces erected in Germany before the French Revolution, in a neoclassical style, with a long façade facing the town and another facing the Reno.
The elector lived there only a few years: in 1794 he fled from the French troops that took the left bank of the Reno. Later, in the 19th century, the palace served as a residence for the kings of Prussia when they were in the region. It was badly damaged in World War II and rebuilt afterward.
Today the building houses public offices and event rooms, and the interior is not open for general visits. The gardens, by contrast, are public. They were redesigned for the 2011 Federal Garden Show, with beds, fountains and lawns between the façade and the river.
From the gardens you can reach the Rheinanlagen, the tree‑lined riverside promenade, which continues to the Deutsches Eck in one direction and to the Oberwerth neighborhood in the other, with views of the Ehrenbreitstein fortress.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour for the gardens and a stretch of the Reno promenade.
Best time
From spring to autumn, when the gardens are in bloom. Late afternoon is a good time for a riverside walk to the Deutsches Eck.
How to get there
It is about a 10‑minute walk from the old town and 15 minutes from the main station. Along the riverside promenade it's about a 20‑minute walk to the Deutsches Eck.
Tip
Walk from the palace gardens to the Deutsches Eck along the Reno's riverside: it's flat, tree‑lined and offers constant views of the Ehrenbreitstein fortress across the river.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kurfürstliches Schloss
Can you visit the interior of the Elector's Palace?
Not on the regular tour: the building houses public offices and event rooms. The gardens and the Reno riverbank beside it are open.
Who built the Elector's Palace of Koblenz?
Clemente Venceslau da Saxônia, the last elector of Trier, between 1777 and 1786. He fled the city in 1794 with the arrival of French troops.
What is the Rheinanlagen?
It is the tree-lined promenade along the Reno's bank in Koblenz, which runs in front of the palace and continues to the Deutsches Eck, with views of the Ehrenbreitstein fortress.