Fürst Pückler Park: A Masterpiece of Landscape Art
Discover Fürst Pückler Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where art and nature blend seamlessly across the German-Polish border, offering a serene escape into a 19th-century landscape masterpiece.
Fürst Pückler Park, also known as Muskauer Park, is a sprawling, UNESCO World Heritage landscape park straddling the German-Polish border. Conceived in the 19th century by Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, it exemplifies the English garden style, seamlessly blending nature and art. Explore picturesque lakes, winding paths, and majestic trees, all carefully arranged to create stunning vistas. Discover architectural gems like the New Castle and the Orangerie, and wander across bridges connecting the park's German and Polish sections. Whether you stroll, cycle, or take a carriage ride, Fürst Pückler Park offers a serene escape and a testament to Pückler's vision of landscape as a living painting. The park's meticulous design and cross-border significance make it a unique and unforgettable destination.
A brief summary to Fürst Pückler Park
- Bad Muskau, 02953, DE
- +4935771630
- Visit website
Local tips
- Explore both the German and Polish sides of the park; remember to bring your passport if you plan to venture across the border.
- Consider renting a bike to cover more ground and fully appreciate the park's vastness and winding paths.
- Visit the New Castle to learn about Prince Pückler's life and vision, and climb the tower for panoramic views of the park.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Weißwasser, the nearest train station, take bus line 80 to Bad Muskau. The 'Kirchplatz' bus stop is a short walk from the park entrance. A single bus fare costs approximately €2-€4. From April to October, the Waldeisenbahn Muskau, a historic forest railway, also runs from Weißwasser to Bad Muskau on weekends, holidays and during school breaks. Check the schedule and prices beforehand.
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Driving
From Berlin or Cottbus, take the A15 highway and then the B115 to Bad Muskau. From Dresden or Bautzen, take the A4 highway and then the B156. From Görlitz, take the B115. Follow signs to Muskauer Park (or Fürst-Pückler-Park Bad Muskau). Paid visitor parking is available on Neißedamm near the park entrance. Parking fees range from €2 for up to 1 hour to €5 for over 2 hours. A day ticket (over 10 hours) costs €30.
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Walking
If you are already in Bad Muskau, the park is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Follow signs towards the New Castle or the Orangerie. The walk from Kirchplatz to the New Castle takes about 10-15 minutes.
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