Residential Palace, Darmstadt

Name: Residential Palace
Address: 15 Markt Platz, Darmstadt, Germany

#6 among attractions in Darmstadt

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The Residential Palace Darmstadt is the former residence and administrative seat of the landgraves and from 1806 to 1919 of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt. It is located in the centre of the Hessian city of Darmstadt. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°52'25"N, 8°39'18"E

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15 Markt PlatzDarmstadt Germany

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Day trips

Residential Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darmstadt Artists' Colony, Russische Kapelle, Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Jugendstil Bad.

0.6 miNE
Art Nouveau architecture
Darmstadt Artists' Colony, Darmstadt
15 min walk • The Darmstadt Artists' Colony is a unique ensemble of Art Nouveau buildings nestled in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1899 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse, this cultural hub was intended as a place where artists and architects could live and work...
0.6 miE
Church, Russian revival architecture
Russische Kapelle, Darmstadt
15 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque Mathildenhöhe artists' colony in Darmstadt, Germany, the Russische Kapelle, or Russian Chapel, stands as a testament to the historical ties between Russia and the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Built between 1897 and 1899, this ornate chapel...
1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt
35 min walk • The Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor is a notable landmark in the vibrant city of Darmstadt, Germany. Known primarily as the home ground of the football club SV Darmstadt 98, this stadium has a rich history and plays a significant role in the city's sports culture.
~1270 ftE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Jugendstil Bad, Darmstadt
7 min walk • The Darmstädter Jugendstilbad is a public swimming and wellness pool in Darmstadt.
0.7 miE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Großer Woog, Darmstadt
19 min walk • The Große Woog is a natural swimming lake on the eastern edge of the city center of Darmstadt. The pond is 160 m above sea level.
~630 ftNW
Museum of art and natural history
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Darmstadt
4 min walk • Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt is a large multidisciplinary museum in Darmstadt, Germany. It was founded in 1820 with the donation of the collections of the ruling family of the local princely state, which ended as the Grand Duchy of Hesse.
0.6 miNE
Tower, , Historical place
Hochzeitsturm, Darmstadt
16 min walk • Darmstadt's landmark is the 48.5 m high Wedding Tower, which stands on Mathildenhöhe.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Darmstadt, Darmstadt
12 min walk • The Staatstheater Darmstadt is a theatre company and building in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, presenting opera, ballet, plays and concerts. It is funded by the state of Hesse and the city of Darmstadt. Its history began in 1711 with a court theatre building. From 1919 it was run as Landestheater Darmstadt.
~860 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Stadtkirche Darmstadt, Darmstadt
5 min walk • The Stadtkirche Darmstadt is the main Protestant church of the city of Darmstadt and one of its parish churches, but no longer the bishopric seat of the local Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau, which is the Pauluskirche in Darmstadt.
0.5 miE
Botanical garden, Park, Outdoor activities
Vortex Garten, Darmstadt
14 min walk • The Vortex Garden is a privately owned public garden in the Hessian city of Darmstadt. It is a pantheistic permaculture garden at the art nouveau area of Mathildenhöhe and alludes to Viktor Schauberger’s discovery of “levitational force” through artistic depictions by...
1.1 miE
Park
Park Rosenhöhe, Darmstadt
27 min walk • Rosenhöhe Park is a historic park on a hill in the east of Darmstadt. Its special features include a rosarium with rose dome on the hilltop and the mausoleums and tombs of the Hessian princely house.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Residential Palace?

Nearby attractions include Castle Museum, Darmstadt (1 min walk), Weißer Turm, Darmstadt (3 min walk), Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Darmstadt (4 min walk), Stadtkirche Darmstadt, Darmstadt (5 min walk).

How to get to Residential Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Residential Palace:

Tram

Kongresszentrum darmstadtium (2 min walk)
Schloß • Lines: 2, 3, 9 (2 min walk)

Bus

Kongresszentrum darmstadtium • Lines: Air (2 min walk)
Mathildenplatz • Lines: Nhx, X14, X15, X69 (6 min walk)

Train

Darmstadt Ost (22 min walk)
Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof (30 min walk)