Jagdpavillon, Baroque hunting pavilion in Eutin, Germany

The Jagdpavillon is a baroque hunting pavilion perched on a hilltop between two lakes near Eutin, featuring late baroque exterior forms combined with classical interior details. The building now serves as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and private events.

Built in 1776 for Friedrich August I, Prince-Bishop of Lübeck, as a gift for his wife Ulrica Friederike, the pavilion was designed by court architect Georg Greggenhofer. It served as a pleasure house for court festivities after hunts into the 19th century. The state took ownership in 1937, the city of Eutin rented it from 1958, and it has been a listed monument since 1965. A fire destroyed the roof in March 2007, causing about 100,000 euros in damage.

The pavilion reflects garden design principles that blended modern landscape ideas with traditional forms in the late 1700s. Visitors can experience this mix in how the rooms are arranged and how they connect to the surrounding nature.

The pavilion is located at the edge of Eutin and can be reached from either lake, making it accessible to visitors exploring the region. Those planning a visit should check ahead to see if an event or tour is scheduled.

The upper elliptical openings, called oxeyes, sit above the main entrance and light the stucco vault of the festival hall; court sculptor Johann Georg Moser made the braids, garlands and rosettes inside. The two tall stoves face each other between the doors to the side cabinets.