Firefighters free bride from stuck elevator at Nymphenburg Palace

After the successful rescue, the wedding ceremony was able to take place according to the fire department – albeit with a delay. The authority explained: „Mit etwas Verspätung konnte die Trauung dann erfolgreich durchgeführt werden."

The Munich fire department published the incident on Monday via its public channels, making it known to a broader public. The statement did not report any possible injuries.

Nymphenburg Palace is one of Munich's best-known historic buildings. The former summer residence of the Bavarian Electors is now used, among other things, as a museum and event venue, and regularly provides rooms for civil and church weddings.

Nymphenburg Palace as a popular wedding venue

The fire department initially provided no further details on the exact circumstances that led to the elevator failure. There is also no official information on the duration of the incident or possible technical causes.

The unusual operation attracted attention on social media and among Munich media outlets, as such an incident at the palace, which is popular for weddings, is rarely made public. The fire department used the opportunity to remind people of the regular maintenance of elevators in publicly accessible buildings.

Fire department informed on Monday

No information was provided on the identity of the bride or the bridal couple for data protection reasons. The two other rescued individuals were also not named.

The Munich fire department emphasized in its statement the smooth execution of the operation and thanked those involved for their composed reaction. The wedding party had cooperated well with the emergency crews, it was said.