Justizpalast

Munich’s Justizpalast is a Neo-Baroque courthouse at Prielmayerstraße 7, near the central station. Completed in 1897, it draws the eye with its ornate exterior, grand interior staircase and central glass dome. The building is still used for court and government work, but visitors can enter during access hours, pass through security and see the exhibition on the White Rose trials on the second floor. Entry is free; check the weekday hours before setting out, as access is limited.

A courthouse with a glass dome

The Justizpalast was completed in 1897 to house Bavaria’s justice department and Munich’s District Court I. Architect Friedrich von Thiersch designed the Neo-Baroque building, whose centre is crowned by a glass dome. Daylight enters through the dome and falls across the interior.

Look beyond the façade once inside. The grand staircase and decorative details are among the building’s defining features, with Art Nouveau motifs appearing throughout.

The White Rose trials exhibition

The building is associated with the 1943 trial of members of the White Rose resistance group. Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl and Christoph Probst were tried here on 22 February 1943. Room 253, where the trial took place, now contains a permanent exhibition about the Scholl siblings and their opposition to Nazism.

The exhibition is on the second floor. Entry to the building is free, but visitors pass through a security check. The Justizpalast remains a working courthouse and government building, so check the access hours before planning your visit.