Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec
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| Monday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Tuesday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Wednesday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Thursday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Friday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Saturday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Sunday
| 09:30–18:00
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| Monday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Tuesday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Wednesday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Thursday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Friday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Saturday
| 09:30–16:30
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| Sunday
| 09:30–16:30
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Open on public holidays from:
9am–7pm on Easter (March 30–31 and April 1), May 1, May 8–12 (Ascension), and May 18–20 (Pentecost).
Weekdays generally offer a more relaxed visit with fewer crowds, especially outside of school summer holidays (July–September).
Recommended time of visit: Arrive within an hour of opening time (within 10:30am max) or after 3pm.
Weekends tend to attract more visitors, a mix of locals and tourists, leading to increased foot traffic and longer wait times—cut this short by booking your skip-the-line tickets online.
Recommended time of your visit: Arrive before noon; noon-3pm will be packed.
The peak season falls between July and August and the castle attracts a large influx of visitors. To manage it, an automated system allows only 100 visitors every 15 minutes. Expect longer wait time—cut this short by booking your skip-the-line tickets online. With so much footfall, the castle stays open longer, until 8pm.
Visiting during the low season, from November–March, offers a quieter experience–fewer crowds. However, the gardens are one of the most-visited sections of the castle. During these months, the castle closes earlier at 5pm.
