Pelkovenschlössl

The Pelkovenschlössl is a small Baroque palace in Munich’s northern district of Moosach. It stands on St-Martin’s Square, surrounded by a modest park and residential streets. The building has been protected as a historic monument since the 19th century. Its name comes from the Pelkoven family, who received local judicial rights in 1648. The palace itself was erected in 1690 by Veit Adam and Maximilian von Pelkoven. The palace has changed hands many times. After the Pelkovens sold it in 1722, it became a guest house called the Neuwirt in the 1850s. Later it housed a nursery and even a school before being restored as a cultural centre in the 21st century. Today it draws thirty to thirty-five thousand visitors yearly. It is now used for concerts, exhibitions and community events. Visitors find a restored Baroque manor with a small park and modern extensions. Inside, a main hall hosts concerts and lectures. The surrounding streets still bear the quiet air of old Moosach. The palace’s modest scale makes it easy to explore in an hour. Its history is visible in every room and garden corner.