Biester Palace and Park
Nestled within the dense vegetation of the hills, Biester Palace is an elegant 19th-century Romantic chalet set within a landscape park of great beauty. Among verdant gardens, scenic viewpoints and richly decorated interiors, visitors can discover one of the most tranquil and unexpected places within the Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
A refined 19th-century Romantic chalet
Built as a summer residence for the Biester family in the late 19th century, the palace reflects the spirit of European Romanticism that transformed Sintra into a destination admired by travellers, artists and aristocrats. The architecture blends harmoniously with richly decorated interiors and a landscape park designed to enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. Along winding paths, visitors encounter viewpoints, grottoes, waterfalls and unexpected corners, creating a sequence of discoveries that make the visit particularly engaging.
What’s included
- Visit to the palace interiors, inspired by the Alpine chalet architecture popular in 19th-century Europe.
- Exploration of the five-hectare Romantic park, featuring lush landscapes, a grotto and waterfalls.
- Viewpoints offering privileged views over the town of Sintra and the surrounding hills.
- A Tea House in the garden, inviting visitors to pause and relax.
Opening hours
- April to September: 10:00–20:00 (last entry: 19:00)
- October to March: 10:00–18:30 (last entry: 17:30)
How to get there
- Biester Palace and Park is located next to the historic centre of Sintra, on Avenida Almeida Garrett, at the following coordinates: 38°47'41.2"N 9°23'37.9"W.
- Public transport: Buses 434 and 435 (Scotturb), from Sintra railway station.
- By car: Visitors are advised to use designated car parks and continue on foot or by public transport.
Further information
- Biester Palace and Park are privately owned and independently managed, and are not included among the parks and monuments under the management of Parques de Sintra.
- Parques de Sintra’s responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management and do not extend to external circumstances, namely access routes and transport to these locations.