Schwetzingen Tourist Information
Schwetzingen is only a few kilometers away from Heidelberg and Mannheim.
The good tram connections in the Rhein/Neckar Region mean that Schwetzingen can easily be reached by rail. The station is only 5 minutes away from the palace on foot.
If you're coming by car, take the exit marked "Schwetzingen".
Official website of Schwetzingen
Tourist Information Schwetzingen:
Dreikönigstr. 3
68723 Schwetzingen
Phone: 06202 945875
Phone: 06202 945877
E-Mail: stadtinfo@schwetzingen.de
Important telephone numbers for Schwetzingen Palace
Schwetzingen Palace and Palace Gardens
68723 Schwetzingen
06202 / 128828 (Palace ticket office)
06202 / 81482 (Palace administration)
06221 / 538431 (Service center)
Opening times/Guided tours of Schwetzingen Palace
April to October:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00 h
November to March:
Fridays: 14.00 h
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:11.00 h, 14.00 h and 15.00 h
Guided tours of the Palace:
1 April to 31 October:
daily between 10.00 and 16.00 h, each hour
Guided tours in English
From April to September guided tours in English through the palace and the garden at every sunday at 14.00 h (palace) and 15.00 h (garden)
Guided tours for groups in English and French, on advanced booking
Phone 06221 / 538431
Opening times/Palace Gardens:
April to September: 8.00 - 20.00 h
October: 9.00 to 18.00 h
November to February: 9.00 - 17.00 h
March: 9.00 to 18.00 h
Entry prices: Please visit the following websites
Free entry with the Oberrheinischer Museum Pass!
Groups and special tours:
Guided tours/school classes
For guided tours you should call before the service center in Heidelberg.
Tel. 06221 / 538431
A lot of various themes and special group arrangements are available.