Jagdschloss Hövelhof

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Jagdschloss Hövelhof, Former prince-bishops' hunting lodge in Hövelhof, Germany.

The stone structure features multiple outbuildings including a kitchen, stable, and animal house, forming a substantial architectural ensemble in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Prince-Bishop Dietrich Adolph von der Recke commissioned the construction of Jagdschloss Hövelhof in 1661 for hunting activities in the Senne region.

From 1715, the castle became a parish house when Levinus Richter, the first permanent clergyman, established residence and provided education to local children.

The exterior of Jagdschloss Hövelhof at Schloßstraße 9 remains accessible throughout the year, though interior access requires special arrangements.

The building transformed from a noble hunting retreat to an educational center where students paid fees to receive instruction from the resident clergy.

Location: Hövelhof

GPS coordinates: 51.82130,8.65686

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:43

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