Linderhof is a day of two halves: the palace itself, seen indoors, and the park around it, which climbs the hillside towards the Venus Grotto and the smaller park buildings. The palace was begun in 1870 to designs by Georg von Dollmann.
For families the entry rules matter more than the architecture. Children and young people up to their 18th birthday go free, but only with original proof of eligibility shown on site, so bring ID for teenagers. Strollers and child carriers can be parked at the palace entrance, at your own risk, and bulky bags cannot be taken into the palace at all – lockers are provided near the Schlosshotel and by the toilets close to the palace. Photos and video are not allowed inside the palace, the Venus Grotto or the Königshäuschen, though exterior photos for private use are fine.
The trade-off is the park. Getting from the palace to the other buildings means climbing on paths that are often steep, which is hard work with a buggy and slow with small legs. In return, the remaining park buildings – the Moroccan House, Hunding’s Hut and Gurnemanz’s Hermitage – can be visited without a ticket outside winter, when they are closed; the Moorish Kiosk is currently under renovation.
Family FAQ
How much does Linderhof Palace cost?
2026: palace €11 regular; Königshäuschen €2, sold only at the Königshäuschen; the Venus Grotto (€9) and combined palace-and-grotto ticket (€18) are sold in the summer season only.
Where are the toilets at Linderhof Palace?
There is a toilet block near the palace, with smaller lockers alongside.
Is there parking at Linderhof Palace?
550 paid car parking spaces on site, plus electric-car charging points.
