Bruhl Attractions
15 km/9mi south of Cologne is Brühl.
The town is home to several musuems including one dedicated to Max Ernst. Other highlights include the World Heritage sites Augustusburg Castle and Castle Falkenplatz.
The town is home to several musuems including one dedicated to Max Ernst. Other highlights include the World Heritage sites Augustusburg Castle and Castle Falkenplatz.
Augustusburg Palace
15 km/9mi south of Cologne is Brühl, with Schloss Augustusburg, the 18th C palace of the Archbishop of Cologne. Sumptuously decorated and furnished, this is one of the most charming palaces in the transitional style between Late Baroque and Rococo (magnificent staircase hall by Balthasar Neumann; large park; concerts in palace).
The palace is now used for government receptions and other state occasions.
The palace is now used for government receptions and other state occasions.
Hours
February 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Falkenlust Castle
Falkenlust Castle, built between 1729 and 1733 by Cuvilliés, was visited by Mozart in 1763. Nearby is a church designed by Laporterie, an artist originally from Bordeaux, in the form of a cave.
Hours
February 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Max-Ernst Museum
Over 250 pieces of art by the surrealistic artist, Max-Ernst, are on display. A large library and video display covers the origins of the art.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
