Neues Jagdschloss Hummelshain

Neues Jagdschloss Hummelshain is a hunting castle from the late 1800s with yellow-gray sandstone walls and several small towers on its asymmetrical northern side. The building contains rooms with wooden paneling and a grand stone fireplace in its main hall.

The castle was built between 1880 and 1885 under Duke Ernst I of Sachsen-Altenburg as a hunting lodge and summer residence for the court. Its construction came during a time when such residences were no longer commonly built in the region.

This was the final royal residence built in Thuringia, marking the end of an era for German nobility. Today visitors can see how the rooms reflect the role such buildings played in the lives of ruling families.

Visitors can explore the castle and its interior spaces through guided tours to experience the historic rooms and architectural details. It is advisable to check in advance which areas are accessible and plan your arrival to make the most of your visit.

The castle's tower was inspired by Prague's Charles Bridge tower and rises above the forested Thuringian landscape. This detail connects the building to significant medieval architecture from another region.