Herrenhaus Schwarzenau

Herrenhaus Schwarzenau is a two-story residential building with twelve window axes topped by a mansard roof in Bad Berleburg. The structure combines living spaces on the upper level with a group of outbuildings set in grounds near the Eder river.

The property was built in 1788 as a hunting lodge and summer residence for the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein family. It served successive generations of this family as a retreat and seasonal home.

The manor displays late Baroque architectural traditions that reflect the regional building practices of its era. The timber-framed farm buildings beside the main house date from the early 18th century and shape how the estate looks today.

A flood wall protects the grounds from the nearby Eder river and ensures the safety of the building. The estate is set among century-old trees that create a natural frame for the entire property.

The wooden beams of the upper floor came from another manor house near Erndtebrück and were transported to this site. This reuse of building materials shows how people in that era approached resources practically.

Location: Bad Berleburg

GPS coordinates: 51.02360,8.47653

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43