Arolsen Residence Palace

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Arolsen Residence Palace: The Versailles of Waldecker Landes

The three-wing complex, which Prince Friedrich Anton Ulrich commissioned his master builder Julius Rothweil to design, was intended as a Baroque "magnificent building" with its ornate facades and interior decorations, underscoring the claim to the hereditary princely title. Guided tours are offered through the historically furnished rooms. Tours of the armory and Alhambra are accompanied by informational folders.

Adventures:

The castle chapel and various salons are available for Fairytale weddings available ∙ Guided tours through the representative rooms of the castle ∙ Special exhibition on Waldeck's military history ∙ "Grand Tour" ∙ Children's tour "I see something you don't see" ∙ "In Goethe's footsteps" ∙

MyCardPlus: Free entry to the armory
AuszeitCardPlus: Free entry to the armory
(The tour of the armory is accompanied by information folders)

Opening hours:

April to 1st Sunday in November:
Daily 10:00 - 17:00

November to March:
Wednesday to Saturday 14:00 PM - 17:00 PM
Sunday and public holidays 11:00 - 17:00
Winter holidays daily 11:00 - 17:00

Public transportation:
Residenzschloss stop

Bus 560, 561, 565
AST 580.3, 581.2, .3, 582.1, .4, .7
Mon - Fri: at least hourly connection
Sat: at least hourly connection
Like this: at least hourly. Connection

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Further information

My Card Plus
Free admission to the Armory
With the MeineCardPlus, as a guest of the GrimmHeimat NordHessen, you can experience around 160 attractions free of charge during your stay and it is your ticket for free travel on buses and trains of the Nordhessischer Verkehrsverbund (North Hesse Transport Association).
The MeineCardPlus is available from over 140 participating hosts.

Time-out Card Plus
Free admission to the Armory
The LeisurePlus for all North Hesse residents.
The AuszeitCardPlus is your personal ticket to more than 100 attractions in the GrimmHeimat North Hesse region. Each experience can be used once per year with the AuszeitCardPlus.

author

Chantal Witzel

Organization

Regional Management North Hesse GmbH
34117 Kassel

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