Our Heritage

The residence enjoys a special connection with the Nymphenburg Palace and the fascinating history of Bavaria. As you look out at the palace, stretching across your view of the garden, you’ll feel the pull and cultural influence of this unique castle that, over the centuries, has blended Italian Baroque elegance with German grandeur. The summer retreat of Bavarian kings and queens, you can almost hear them whispering and laughing as you wander through majestic pavilions and lush parklands – a place where past and present are forever intertwined.

Just steps away from the royal residence, you’ll uncover the secrets of how the art in the villa came to life. Dedicated to hand-crafting fine porcelain in the same way since 1747 – and guided by centuries-old techniques – Nymphenburg’s master artisans create priceless objets d’art that are both form and function. Some take over a decade to perfect, with instructions passed down from generation to generation. Time flows slowly here, just like the stream outside that still powers the ancient wheels of the manufactory itself, the last of its kind.