Set in the grounds of Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, this mausoleum contains the marble tombs of Queen Luise, Friedrich Wilhelm III, Kaiser Wilhelm I and Augusta. Its classical temple design and carefully worked stone details make it a quiet stop for visitors interested in Prussian history and royal memorials. Queen Luise’s tomb is decorated with a sculpture by Christian Daniel Rauch. Pair the visit with the palace, then take a walk through the garden, whose formal Baroque areas give way to English-style landscape grounds.
Queen Luise’s memorial
Queen Luise died in 1810, aged 34, and was deeply mourned. Friedrich Wilhelm III, her husband, commissioned a mausoleum in the palace grounds, designed in the form of a classical temple. He also asked sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch to create the funerary sculpture for her sarcophagus.
Rauch’s work is a focal point of the memorial. The mausoleum also holds the marble sarcophagi of Friedrich Wilhelm III, Kaiser Wilhelm I and Augusta.
The palace garden
The mausoleum sits within Charlottenburg Palace’s public garden. Formal Baroque sections transition into a more natural English-style landscape farther back, with garden paths and woodland to explore.
There are no public toilets in the garden. If you need facilities, plan to use those inside the palace, which requires a ticket.
Perguntas frequentes
Who is buried in the Charlottenburg Mausoleum?
The mausoleum contains marble sarcophagi for Queen Luise, Friedrich Wilhelm III, Kaiser Wilhelm I and Augusta.
What is notable about Queen Luise’s tomb?
Her sarcophagus is decorated with a funerary sculpture by Christian Daniel Rauch, commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm III.
Can you visit the mausoleum with Charlottenburg Palace?
A combined ticket for the mausoleum and palace is an option. Check at the ticket counter that the mausoleum is open, as remodeling can affect access.
Are there public toilets in the palace garden?
There are no public toilets in the garden. Facilities inside the palace require a ticket.
