Sieglitzer Berg

Sieglitzer Berg is a forest park near Vockerode featuring classical buildings and serves as the highest point of the Dessau-Wörlitzer Garden Realm. The site combines natural woodland paths with designed sight lines and several historic structures.

Prince Franz of Anhalt-Dessau created this forest park after 1777 as part of his ambitious Garden Realm project. The site belongs to continental Europe's first landscape park and was later inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The small classical castle Solitude is built like a Roman temple and displays the inscription 'Der Besserung' above its entrance. It shows that this place was meant to help people who were unwell.

The site is accessible year-round with information points along the trails that explain the walking routes and monuments. Visitors should wear good footwear since the paths lead through forest and across elevations.

The grounds hosted diplomatic visits while simultaneously serving the Prince as a spa retreat for his rheumatic ailments. This dual role shows how the site was used both for representation and personal needs.

Location: Oranienbaum-Wörlitz

GPS coordinates: 51.86660,12.32140

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22