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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Linderhof Palace

Ettal, Germany

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 31 2026
Linderhof Palace

Small Rococo palace built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, set among forest and mountains in the Bavarian Alps. Guided tours cover ornate rooms of gold, mirrors and porcelain, while the park holds fountains, terraces, statues and the artificial Venus Grotto.

Highlights

  • Venus Grotto
  • Gilded fountain in front
  • Terraced palace gardens

Good to know

  • Guided palace tour only, about 25 minutes
  • No photography inside the palace
  • Parking €5, about 10-minute walk

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