Fantaisie Palace

Eckersdorf, Germany

Fantaisie Palace was begun in 1761 and completed after 1763 by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie von Württemberg, daughter of the Bayreuth Margrave Friedrich and his wife Wilhelmine. The attractive palace park combines elements from three main style epochs: Rococo, Sensibility and Historicism.

The palace is the location of the first garden museum in Germany, with exhibits, displays and videos vividly recreating the history of garden design.

Among the highlights is the copy of the famous inlaid cabinet by the Spindler brothers.

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Founded: 1761
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Emerging States (Germany)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Irmingard Meier (11 months ago)
Seats outside all occupied - no wonder, the 1st warm Sunday. Luckily there are still seats in the café; after waiting patiently with 3 other occupied tables, harsh message that "there is nothing inside today". Probably our own fault for daring to sit down.
Anna Fröhlich (11 months ago)
Unfortunately we had to wait a long time on a Sunday afternoon before we were finally served... but the wait was definitely worth it! Because the homemade cakes and tarts were to melt away ?!
Heike Allrich (11 months ago)
On Sunday we wanted to drink coffee there.... Unfortunately, we were scolded when we said we would like to order .... after reporting twice, still no one came to us. Guests who arrived later were served. We weren't the only ones who didn't get anything, after half an hour we left. We understand if you don't have staff, but then you have to decide that when the weather is nice there are only seats outside and not in the café or you do self-service! A café that we no longer visit, unfortunately Because friendliness is not capitalized here
klaus stahl (3 years ago)
Unfortunately not open at 10am. Internet site has incorrect opening times. According to the park staff, they will open as they please.
Johannes Winkler (4 years ago)
Absolutely rude handling of wedding planning. The location pavilion is a dream, but the requirements and rules are a nightmare. I can only advise you against this.
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