Attraction · Coburg · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg

Schloss Ehrenburg is an attraction in Coburg, Bavaria. This place has a story in the app. 9 of the 47 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 730 m you'll find a water point, a bench, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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Story · Schloss Ehrenburg

You're standing on Schlossplatz in Coburg, in front of Ehrenburg Palace. In the middle of the square is a statue of Duke Ernst I. He's the man who gave this palace the face you see today. Take a look at the façade. Those turrets and pointed decorations look medieval, but they're actually nineteenth century. From 1810 the Berlin architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel remodelled the palace in Gothic Revival style, and the front was clad in sandstone.

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What you can see at Schloss Ehrenburg

On the Schlossplatz, a statue of Ernst I stands in the middle of the square. Behind it you can see the sandstone façade with its small towers and pointed decorations. They look medieval, but they are nineteenth-century and built in the neo-Gothic style. Afterwards, walk to the Steingasse on the south side. There you will find a historic façade with elegant portals and a corner oriel tower. Inside, the Reuzenzaal is the highlight. In this hall, 28 atlas figures appear to hold up the ceiling. Behind a curtain in the bedroom of Victoria is a private toilet with a flushing system, the first English one on the continent. You can also see a throne room modelled on a Frans example and a gallery with work by Lucas Cranach de Oude and Jheronimus Bosch. You enter the palace on a guided tour. The visitor centre and the café are located in the middle of the front façade. Photography is not allowed inside, so keep your camera in your bag.

The history of Schloss Ehrenburg

The duke found the old fortress on the hill too inconvenient for everyday living, so from 1543 he had a town palace built. Some of the stone came from a disused monastery. According to tradition, the emperor came up with the name Ehrenburg, meaning "castle of honour", when he visited in 1547. The reason given is that the building had been constructed without forced labour. A major fire broke out in 1690, and the duke seized the opportunity to turn it into a palace. The building later received a new look again. From 1810, the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel remodelled the castle. It was the duke who gave the palace its current appearance.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Drinking water at Schloss Ehrenburg is available at the Rückertbrunnen, 60 metres from the palace. There are 10 water points within 500 metres in total. If you want to sit down for a moment, there are benches on the Grafengasse, 73 metres from Schloss Ehrenburg, and 45 benches within 500 metres. The nearest public toilet is on the Steingasse, 84 metres from Schloss Ehrenburg, and it is wheelchair accessible. There are 4 public toilets within 500 metres. If you have a bike with you, you will need to walk further for a bike pump: the nearest is at the Radstation, 733 metres away. There is no bike pump within 500 metres.

A walk and more to see nearby

If you want to keep going after your visit, there are more places to see near Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg. The Prinz Friedrich Josias memorial stands 227 metres from the palace. It is close enough to reach in a few minutes and fits well with a short loop through the centre of Coburg. On the way you will also pass the Schloßmuseum, the Arkaden and Palais Edinburgh, which were mentioned earlier. If you have more time, you can walk to Castle Veste Coburg. This castle lies 1,182 metres from the palace. It was the fortress where the dukes lived before they moved to the town, so it fits well with the story of the palace. You walk there from the centre, which makes it a pleasant stroll if you want to stretch your legs after the guided tour.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

47 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 9 of the 47 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

In which region is Coburg located?

Coburg ligt in Beieren. Schloss Ehrenburg staat daar aan het Schloßplatz 1, 96450.

What is there to see at Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg?

The highlight is the Reuzenzaal, where 28 Atlasfiguren appear to support the ceiling. You can also see a throne room, the rooms of Leopold, and a gallery with works by Lucas Cranach de Oude and Jheronimus Bosch.

Where can I find drinking water at Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg?

The nearest water point is 60 metres from Schloss Ehrenburg, at the Rückertbrunnen. There are 10 water points within 500 metres.

Where is the toilet at Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg?

The nearest public toilet is 84 metres away, at the Steingasse, and is wheelchair accessible. There are 4 public toilets within 500 metres.

Where are benches at Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg?

The nearest bench is 73 metres away, at the Grafengasse. There are 45 benches within 500 metres.

Can you take photos at Schloss Ehrenburg in Coburg?

No, photography is not permitted inside Schloss Ehrenburg. You enter via a guided tour.