Clemenswerth Palace

Clemenswerth is a hunting lodge with a central pavilion from which eight smaller buildings radiate outward in a star pattern. The complex is connected by straight pathways and landscaped gardens that reflect Baroque design principles.

The palace was built between 1736 and 1747 following designs by Johann Conrad Schlaun for Clemens August, who ruled as prince-bishop of Münster. The complex was created during an era when such grand hunting lodges were fashionable among the aristocracy.

The museum displays collections of hunting equipment and porcelain from the 18th century, reflecting how important hunting was to the ruling class and how they spent leisure time with guests.

The grounds are best explored through guided tours, allowing you to see the central pavilion and surrounding buildings up close. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended, as you will walk across the entire property.

This is the only surviving 18th-century hunting lodge complex with this distinctive star layout and eight guest pavilions. The symmetrical arrangement of buildings created a special setting for official hunting expeditions of that era's rulers.

Location: Sögel

Founders: Clemens August of Bavaria

Architects: Johann Conrad Schlaun

Elevation above the sea: 43 m

Address: Clemenswerth, 49751 Sögel

GPS coordinates: 52.83830,7.53719

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26