Pillnitz Castle
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Very, very rude staff! Will never visit Pillnitz Castle again and will not recommend it to others. The women working as a staff member in Kunstgewerbemuseum was so rude to us. She basically yelled at us that we can't go there in a very rude tone and her facial expressions were out of place too (she yelled and talked to us in a very high tone almost yelling that we can't go outside from one specific door that we didn't know we wouldn't exit or go to the next exhibition) ❗️There was no sign or drawing that we couldn't go there❗️so no way on earth we could have known that we can't go there if the door was just closed not locked😀so we just opened the white colored door that we thought would lead us outside from another side, as I said, the door was just closed not locked but as i said, there was no sign or drawing that we couldn't go there, she seemed so full of anger that it looked like we have done something criminal or broked something in the museum. When we said to her in german language that there was no sign that we couldn't go there then she just said that "isn't it obvisous if the door is closed (i put emphasis on the word closed ❗️not locked❗️) then you cant go there". Excuse me, but the door to the Kunstgewerbemuseum entry is also closed and you need to open the door with your own hands so does that mean that we can't come in or something? Also, when the person i was with asked where is the exit she didn't even look at us and she just said "i don't know" in german language. We don't know the name of the women but she had short and grey hair and maybe a little blond too and curly and maybe around 70 years old and worked at the Kunstgewerbemuseum. You can definetly see the whole situation in the surveillance cameras, it was happening a few minutes before 14:00 by the doors that are in the photo I have put in this review (the situation happened from the inside but the doors are photographed from the outside) I just think that everything can be said politely, everything can be explained without any anger and almost yelling or high tones, a simple "could you please not go there, there is no more exhibiton there and these doors will not lead you to anything and that the alarm will go off would have done the job. I don't even want to get to the other things what the women said but these were the highlights. I will be waitting for Pillntiz Castles response and apology for this staff members actions.
Emilija CeijereEmilija Ceijere
10
We were in Dresden for a long weekend. We booked a steamboat tour and stopped at Pillnitz castle. We were lucky with the weather and fully enjoyed the beautiful fall colors. The garden is huge so we did a lot of walking and visited the Dutch gardens, Orangerie, Chinese pavilion, etc. We went inside one of the museums and it was ok...nothing spectacular but still very interesting. We wanted to save time and did not eat lunch at any of the restaurants or cafes. We unfortunately did not go to the water area and take pictures from the steps of the museum. We only realized this after we were already back on the boat. It was a nice day trip from Dresden.
ThavynessThavyness
10
The prices are very reasonable, with just 12€ granting access to all the museums. I thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the garden, where you can overlook the vibrant and stunning castles. The highlight for me was the magnolia tree, which is said to be around 250 years old and it is absolutely beautiful. Inside, the interiors are a captivating blend of cultural history and artistic design, which I absolutely adore. The colors are vibrant, and the museum is easy to navigate, with translations available in both English and German, which is incredibly helpful. The Pillnitz Castle is definitely worth a visit!
M JM J
10
Beautiful picturesque gardens and amazing refurbished historic buildings. Unfortunately we haven't been inside the castle (no dogs allowed) but the gardens are very nice indeed and not many tourists around which we appreciated. Downside: you got to pay for everything (parking, entrance and toilets)?! Come on: at least the toilets can be for free! Tipp: we sneaked in without paying (toilets are not manned).
Felix GermannFelix Germann
10
The place is magical ! I visited during mew years and it was so beautiful that it made me emotional ! Although i’m sure that it is as magic as it was that day and the rest days of the year ! It’s like it come out of a fairytale ! Totally suggest you to visit the next time you are in Dresden !! And make sure you wear something cute to take some amazing pictures at the most beautiful spots there ! 🙏🏻
Antumbra OfficialAntumbra Official
10
Wir haben das Schloss und den Park besucht und für den Eintritt pro Erwachsenen 12€ , sowie für einen ermäßigten Erwachsenen 10€ bezahlt. Das Gelände ist sehr weitläufig und wirklich sehr sehenswert und gepflegt. Es gibt in den Gebäuden Aufstellungen zu verschiedensten Themen. Ein Highlight für uns war im Schloss die Hofküche. Das Personal am Ticketschalter, Einlass sowie den Museen war sehr freundlich. Für eine umfangreiche Erkundung des Parkes muss man gut zu Fuß sein oder viele Pausen auf den zahlreichen Bänken einplanen. Der Besuch der Orangerie und des Palmenhauses sind zu empfehlen. Besonders schön war gleich zu Beginn der Blick auf den Springbrunnen und den Park darum mit seinen vielen schönen Blumen und Bäumen. Zusätzlich waren trotz schönstem Wetter unter der Woche in der Ferienzeit nicht viele Besucher da, sodass man teilweise das Gefühl hatte, alles allein für sich entdecken zu können. Vielen Dank für diese schöne Erlebnis.
Anja FelberAnja Felber
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Nearby Attractions Of Pillnitz Castle
Kamelienhaus Pillnitz
Ruine Pillnitz
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Nearby Restaurants Of Pillnitz Castle
Bakery Wippler GmbH
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Basic Info
Address
August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2, 01326 Dresden, Germany
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+49 351 2613260
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Website
schlosspillnitz.de
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4.6
(4.9K reviews)
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cultural
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family friendly
Description
Pillnitz Palace is a restored Baroque schloss at the eastern end of the city of Dresden in the German state of Saxony. It is located on the right bank of the River Elbe in the former village of Pillnitz.
attractions: Kamelienhaus Pillnitz, Ruine Pillnitz, Vineyard Church to the Holy Spirit, Kunstgewerbemuseum Dresden, restaurants: Bakery Wippler GmbH, Fährhaus Kleinzschachwitz, Pillnitzer Elbblick, Einkehr am Palmenhaus Pillnitz /Restaurant/Ferienwohnung und Pension, Elbinsel Dresden, Radelbar, Elbidyll, Elbe Kebap-Haus, Kaminrestaurant, SB Restaurant Schloss Pillnitz

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