Palaces > Ansbach Residence

Object description:

Ansbach Residence, photo: Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

Ansbach Residence

The Residence of Ansbach originated as a medieval complex. The large Gothic Hall with its ribbed vault, in which the largest collection of faience and porcelain from the former Ansbach Manufactory is now on display, was built in the late 16th century....

Ansbach Court Garden

Short film about the Ansbach Residence

Watch the short film on YouTube

Current information

The Festival Hall (Carlonesaal) is currently being renovated and will probably not be open to the public without scaffolding until mid-2025. Due to the renovation of the façade, there will also be disruptions in the rooms of the margravial apartments.

We ask for your understanding.

April-September: 9 am-6 pm
October-March: 10 am-4 pm
closed Mondays (except: 6 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 15 August, 3 October, 1 November)

Guided tours only

Closed on: January 1, Shrove Tuesday, December 24/25/31

General information on opening times and admission fees

A visit is only possible with a guided tour; start of the tour every hour on the hour

Last guided tour:
April-September: 5 pm
October-March: 3 pm

We occasionally offer guided tours of the Ansbach Residence in English; you can find the current dates here.

We also offer special tours on request (please call).

5 euros regular
4 euros reduced

Children under 18 are admitted free of charge.

General tariff regulations (excerpt)

Annual season tickets/
14-day tickets

Information for people with a handicap about Ansbach Residence and Court Garden