The Crown Prince’s Palace

The Kronprinzenpalais, in Berlin

The Kronprinzenpalais, the former palace of the crown prince, stands on the Unter den Linden avenue, in Berlin. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic building, a witness of the royal past and the eventful history of the town.

The former palace of the crown prince

The Kronprinzenpalais was the residence of the crown princes of Prussia, on the prestigious Unter den Linden avenue. Built in the baroque era then altered in a classical style, this elegant building testifies to the splendour of the Prussian monarchy. In the twentieth century, it also played a role in German history: it is there, in part, that the treaty sealing the reunification of Germany was signed. Seriously damaged during the war then rebuilt, the palace today hosts exhibitions and cultural events. It is part of the fine monumental ensemble of Unter den Linden, between royal history and memory of reunification.

What to see

You admire the elegant baroque and classical building, former residence of the crown princes of Prussia, where the treaty of German reunification was partly signed, on the Unter den Linden avenue. The Kronprinzenpalais today hosts exhibitions. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Kronprinzenpalais lies on the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, reachable on foot and by public transport. You admire its façade from the avenue; the exhibitions and events follow their own programme, which varies. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What role did the Kronprinzenpalais play in German history?

Former residence of the crown princes of Prussia, it is there, in part, that the treaty sealing the reunification of Germany was signed in the twentieth century; the palace testifies to the royal past and to this memory.

Where is the Kronprinzenpalais?

On the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, in Germany.