When does the Open-Air Exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be seen all day on October 30, 2026, in the Pleasureground of Park and Castle Branitz.

What is the cost to visit?

Entry to the Open-Air Exhibition is free.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition is located in the Pleasureground of Park and Castle Branitz, Kastanienallee 29, 03042 Cottbus.

What can visitors expect?

At five stations, the early development phases of the park, alterations to the castle, and the shaping influence of Princess Lucie Pückler are addressed.

Is the exhibition indoors?

No. The exhibition takes place as an open-air presentation in the Pleasureground of the Branitz Park.

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz: Discover a Hidden Garden Realm

Name: Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Park und Schloss Branitz

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz: A Garden Realm from a Female Perspective

On the occasion of the 250th birthday of Princess Lucie Pückler, the Open-Air Exhibition in the Pleasureground of Park and Castle Branitz invites you to a special exploration of her work. Five stations reveal how crucial Lucie's experience, organizational talent, and aesthetic sense were for the early development phases of the Branitz garden realm.

Branitz as a Living Landscape Artwork

The exhibition connects historical garden art with cultural education in the open air. Between the castle, park spaces, paths, plants, and water features, an exhibition atmosphere emerges where history is directly accessible through the location. Visitors encounter Branitz not only as a landscape composition but as a result of concrete decisions, creative visions, and collaborative effort.

Five Stations Tell Lucie's Story

The five stations focus on the early years of the park, the first alterations to and within the castle, as well as the foundations of the later dream realm of Branitz. The Open-Air presentation thus places a personality at the center whose contribution has long been overshadowed by her famous husband, Hermann Prince of Pückler-Muskau.

The Reconstructed Crown Bed

One of the special highlights is the reconstructed crown bed on the lake side of the castle. In its center, a rose-covered S recalls Schnucke, the princess's personal pet name. Colors, shapes, plants, and spatial effects make the aesthetic experience of historical garden art directly tangible here.

Art Historical Context and Cultural Education

In this exhibition, Lucie Pückler appears as an intellectual partner, socially influential figure, and shaping designer. The exhibition expands the view of the art form of landscape design and shows that a historical park can be understood both as a cultural archive and as a walkable installation. The curation in the Pleasureground connects biography, garden art, architectural history, and sensory appreciation of the work.

Conclusion: Experience History in the Open Air

The Open-Air Exhibition offers a new perspective on Branitz and on Princess Lucie Pückler as an independent designer of a significant garden realm. Those who want to experience landscape art, castle history, and women's cultural history in an atmospheric setting will find an impressive artistic experience here. A visit to the Pleasureground enriches the aesthetic experience and makes historical contexts directly understandable on site.