Ilsenburg House

Ilsenburg House is a mansion built in Neo-Romanesque style positioned above the Ilse river in Saxony-Anhalt. The building stands on the site where a Benedictine monastery once existed, creating a layered architectural landscape.

Construction began in 1860 as a Neo-Romanesque mansion, replacing a Benedictine monastery that had occupied the site. This shift reflects the transformation of the location from monastic to aristocratic use.

The house once served as a residence for the princes of Stolberg-Wernigerode and reflects their taste for grand architectural design. You can walk through rooms that were once used by regional nobility.

The location sits on a hill above the river, requiring uphill walking to reach the building. The Ilsenburg Abbey Foundation manages the property and continues developing it as a cultural venue.

During World War II, the building functioned as a military hospital, showing its importance beyond its aristocratic role. After the war, it served various purposes before the current foundation took over and began its transformation.