Schloss Fröhliche Wiederkunft, Renaissance hunting lodge in Trockenborn-Wolfersdorf, Germany
Schloss Fröhliche Wiederkunft is a hunting lodge situated on an artificial island within a pond, designed with an L-shaped floor plan. The structure combines a stone foundation with half-timbered sections that rise above it.
Construction of the hunting lodge took place between 1548 and 1550 under Elector Johann Friedrich I, replacing an earlier building destroyed during the Schmalkaldic War. This rebuilding represented the restoration of an important residence for the ruling family.
The castle's name reflects a joyful family reunion when Elector Johann Friedrich I returned here in 1552 after being released from captivity. This personal moment became part of the building's identity and remains tied to its story today.
The castle is open to visitors during regular hours on most days of the week. Guided tours can be arranged in advance to gain deeper insight into the site's history and architecture.
An astronomical observatory was installed here in 1922 when Herzog Ernst II of Sachsen-Altenburg took residence following his abdication. This scientific facility reveals how the building served as a place for study and observation beyond its original purpose as a royal dwelling.
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