Seehof Palace was built from 1686 as a summer residence for the Bamberg Prince-Bishops from plans by Antonio Petrini. After secularization it fell into disrepair under private ownership...

...and by the end of the 20th century extensive renovation work was necessary. Most of the palace is today used by the Bavarian State Conservation Office. The seven state rooms of the restored Prince-Bishops’ apartment, including the "White Hall" with its magnificent ceiling painting by Guiseppe Appiani, have been reopened to the public. Among the features reflecting the splendour of the former Rococo garden are the restored cascade with its waterworks and some of the original sandstone sculptures by Ferdinand Tietz.

Sight, Castles/ locks/ fortress, Garden/ park/ zoo
Regions: Franconia
Groups from 10 to 50 persons
Languages spoken: German

April-October: 9 am-6 pm
Closed Mondays
Closed November-March