Plan your visit to Aranjuez
The essentials on one screen, and guides to go deeper.
The essentials
- From Madrid
- C-3 commuter train from Atocha, about 45 minutes.
- Royal Palace
- €9 (reduced €4). Closed on Mondays. Includes the Royal Barge Museum.
- Free
- Gardens, always. Palace: Wednesdays and Sundays from 3pm for EU and Ibero-American citizens.
- Casa del Labrador
- Friday to Sunday, guided tour, €10. Book ahead.
- Rules
- Dogs on a lead, yes. Bikes and eating on the lawns, no.
- Best time
- May (strawberries and flowers) and October–November (autumn colours).
Today in Aranjuez
- Royal Palace
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (October to March) and 10:00–19:00 (April to September). Closed on Mondays.
- Gardens
- Free. Open from 08:30 and close at dusk, between 18:30 and 21:30 depending on the season.
- Casa del Labrador
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, guided visits.
- Sunset
- Strawberry Train
Based on official timetables checked on
Practical guides
- Aranjuez, the easy day trip from MadridWhy Aranjuez is one of the best day trips from Madrid: 45 minutes by commuter train, free World Heritage gardens and fewer crowds than Toledo or Segovia.
- How to get to Aranjuez from MadridHow to get to Aranjuez from Madrid by commuter train, bus or car: journey times, where to park and how to get around once you're there.
- When to visit AranjuezThe best time to visit Aranjuez, month by month: real climate data, strawberries, festivals, autumn in the gardens and how to beat the summer heat.
- Practical information for visiting AranjuezEverything practical for visiting Aranjuez: tickets and free days, garden rules (dogs, bikes, picnics), accessibility, parking and the tourist office.
- Where to stay in AranjuezWhy stay the night in Aranjuez and in which area: the old town, near the station or on the outskirts with a car. When to book ahead.
- What to eat in AranjuezAranjuez strawberries and asparagus, the orchard calendar, traditional dishes and where to buy local produce. What really comes from here.
- History of AranjuezThe history of Aranjuez on a timeline: the Order of Santiago, Philip II, Ferdinand VI's planned town, the 1808 Mutiny, the 1851 railway and UNESCO.
- Festivals and yearly calendar in AranjuezAranjuez festivals month by month: the Mutiny Festival (International Tourist Interest), San Fernando, San Isidro, the Strawberry Train and the Early Music Festival.
- The Strawberry Train (Tren de la Fresa)The vintage train between Madrid and Aranjuez: autumn 2026 dates, times, its history since 1851 and how to make the most of seven hours in Aranjuez.
- Woody Allen is filming in AranjuezWhat we know about Woody Allen's new film, shooting in Madrid and Aranjuez since 5 October 2026.
- FAQShort answers to the most common questions.