The palace in Celle is one of the most beautiful palaces of the Guelphs, the oldest of the royal houses still in existence today with numerous connections to European kingdoms. Kings and queens of England and Denmark can be found in the family tree of this dynasty. The lineage extends to the present-day Queen Elizabeth II of England. Three English kings came from the House of Hanover-Lüneburg-Celle. Parts of the castle from all periods are well preserved: The medieval castle palace, the Knights' Hall, the fantastic baroque state apartments and the baroque theater, as well as the part of the east wing that was remodeled in the 19th century. The castle chapel is an important testimony to the Renaissance in Germany.
The castle is surrounded by a magnificent park. In the almost six and a half hectare park, the Welfenschloss is enthroned on a small island, surrounded by large, old trees and a moat. The palace park is a public park and is therefore freely accessible around the clock, making it a very popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. Visitors are amazed by the special and exotic variety of trees and are greeted by local and visiting animals as they stroll through the park - from nutrias to the Celle castle park geese.
Like the half-timbered houses, the castle is an integral part of Celle's townscape and should not be missing from the list of must-see sights on a trip to Celle. No matter where you approach Celle Castle from, you will immediately notice the gleaming white façade of the imposing building. The castle itself is picturesquely enthroned on a slight hill in the middle of the castle park. A path leads around the castle, from here you have a wonderful panoramic view of the freely accessible castle park with moat, its old trees and the neighboring town. To find out more about the history of the palace, a visit to the Residenzmuseum with or without a guided tour is a must.
Residence Museum in Celle Palace
Court history comes to life here. A tour of the Residence Museum in Celle Castle gives you a good impression of how the life of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg took place. Celle became famous as the place of exile of the Danish Queen Caroline Mathilde. Her history can also be found in the Residenzmuseum.
The lavishly furnished palace rooms with baroque stucco work by Italian masters are impressive. Future royal families of Prussia and Great Britain lived here. Almost 1000 years of Guelph history can be seen here.
Impressive paintings, expensive wallpaper and the regents' treasures can be admired in the Residence Museum. In the audience chamber, you can experience how the ruler received his visitors.
You can also find out why there was a bed in the magnificent bedroom that was never used for sleeping. You can also learn many other stories about the intrigues and intrigues at court on a guided tour.
