Diverse backgroundsInteresting & amusing

Learn about the exciting history of Solitude Palace: the Baroque and often extravagant court of Carl Eugen, the unique architecture transitioning from Rococo to Classicism, or amusing anecdotes, such as sledding on salt. Delve into the world of Solitude Palace.

View of the grand stairs and the cupola of Solitude Palace.

The duke and his palaces

A residence was only considered stately if it offered hunting lodges and pleasure palaces. Carl Eugen built several.

Milestones

Portrait of Duke Carl Eugen von Württemberg.

Extravagant and rebellious

No expense was too great, no fee too high for Carl Eugen. But not everyone approved of the duke's extravagant lifestyle.

Figures

Sleighs in the ducal collection in Urach Palace.

Different points of view

Duke Carl Eugen was a polarizing figure; it is not surprising that there are many stories about the extroverted ruler.

Anecdotes

Monogram of Duke Carl Eugen above the south door to the White Hall.

The transition from late Rococo to early Classicism

Solitude Palace was created during the transition between Rococo and early Classicism, and it has been preserved almost unchanged to this day.

History of design

Darstellung von Herzog Carl Eugen zu Pferd

A turbulent history

Its secluded location in the forest made Solitude Palace an ideal retreat and hunting lodge. In World War I, because of its location, it was used as a military hospital.

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