Ahrensburg Castle
Living History
A very warm welcome to Ahrensburg Palace!
For over 440 years, the snow-white castle has dominated the town’s skyline and, as Ahrensburg’s landmark, bridges the past and the present.
The museum showcases and preserves this historical heritage, telling the story of life in times long past.
Major festivals and events – from the Summer Cinema and music events to the Castle at Advent – enrich cultural life in Ahrensburg.
The castle is the perfect venue for weddings and celebrations, offering an exceptional setting for very special occasions.
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Family tour of the castle
The family tour has something for children and adults alike. It provides answers to children’s questions that will also interest parents and grandparents. There is something different to discover in every room, so young and old alike learn lots of interesting facts about the castle and its inhabitants. The tour also covers how people used to eat, keep warm and dress in the past. The tour is aimed at families with children aged 5 and over.
Dates: Every 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month, at 2.30 pm
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Combined ticket – guided tour and castle visit:
Adults: €13.00,
children aged 4–14: €7
Special rates for families: €24.00 for 1 adult and up to 3 children, €32.00 for 2 adults and up to 3 children
The guided tour can only take place if there are at least 6 participants.
Please book by calling: 04102 42510
“That pesky classical music – Part 2”
Felix Reuter – Piano
In this continuation of his programme, Felix Reuter presents works by famous composers inspired by nature with humour and a twinkle in his eye, demonstrating great skill and compelling sensitivity, which makes the performance all the more impressive. He highlights compositions whose titles are closely linked to natural phenomena. Among other works, he tackles Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ‘Flower Waltz’ and ‘Swan Lake’, as well as Saint-Saëns’s animal world in ‘The Carnival of the Animals’. Composers who have created wonderful music inspired by phenomena such as the night, the rain, the moon or love are also given attention.
Anyone familiar with Felix Reuter’s approach to music knows how intelligently and charmingly he opens the door to classical music in his humorous ‘conversational concerts’, even for those who have so far ventured only a few steps into the world of the serious arts.
Photo credit: Guido Werner
Tickets are available during normal opening hours at the museum office, Lübecker Straße 1, 22926 Ahrensburg, Tel.: 04102/42510, or at: info@freundeskreis-schloss-ahrensburg.de
Ticket prices: €22 / €19 for members of the Friends’ Association / 50% discount for school pupils and students
The Castle during Advent
On 12 and 13 December 2026, from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm each day, Ahrensburg Castle will host the ‘Schloss im Advent’ event, featuring festive illuminations and beautiful floral displays. In this atmospheric setting, visitors can stroll through the palace at their leisure and enjoy a wealth of experiences and discoveries:
There is live music on two floors. In the Garden Hall, choral singing and the Steinway grand piano take turns to provide the soundtrack. On the first floor, historical craft techniques and handicrafts are demonstrated. Elegantly dressed Rococo gentry and ladies complete the illusion.
On the second floor, there are craft activities for children. Visitors can also take selfies as a memento. A nostalgic doll’s house impresses with its lovingly crafted details, and in the games room, historical Anker building blocks invite children to get creative.
In the vaulted cellar, the Friends’ Association runs a café serving home-baked treats and offering a welcome break. The proceeds go towards castle projects.
Ticket sales begin on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11.00 am at the castle ticket office. Enquiries by telephone and email will only be accepted from this date onwards.
Tickets cost 25 euros (children aged 4 to 16: 12.50 euros).
The audio guide app
With the audio guide app for your smartphone, you can discover fascinating and interesting facts about Ahrensburg Palace, its history and life in times gone by. The app serves as your audio guide through the rooms and halls of Ahrensburg Palace.
Ahrensburg Castle
For 440 years, Ahrensburg Castle has been one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Schleswig-Holstein. Over this long period, the castle’s inhabitants have experienced both joy and sorrow, as well as periods of decline and financial hardship alongside times of wealth and splendour.
The castle museum features impressive artefacts spanning a long history, from the Renaissance to Historicism, whilst the modern era is also represented.
Today, the castle is not only a museum and the landmark of the town of Ahrensburg, but also offers its visitors a wide range of opportunities to discover it from a whole new perspective.
At the Castle Museum
The Castle Museum features impressive artefacts spanning a long history, from the Renaissance to Historicism, and the modern era is also represented.
Take a journey through the centuries and discover life in times gone by – either on a guided tour or using our museum app, which tells fascinating stories about the exhibits.
The second floor
The second floor of the castle is not open to visitors throughout.
You can still explore the rooms on our virtual tour:
Your visit to the castle
Opening Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Prices
| Adults | 9 EUR |
| Concessionary | 6 EUR |
| Children (aged 4–14) | 4 EUR |