Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf

Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf is a red brick building on the shores of Möhnesee with architectural details typical of late 19th-century German hunting residences near the Arnsberg Forest. The structure displays the craftsmanship of its era with carefully designed facades.

The castle was built in 1891 as a hunting residence for Hamburg banker Conrad Hinrich Donner. A renovation in 1911 by architect Graf Karl-Wilhelm von Hardenberg gave it its current appearance.

The castle is named after Saint Meinolf, patron of hunting, reflecting its original purpose as a hunting retreat for the wealthy. This choice of name connects the place to its historical function in the region.

The castle has been privately owned since 2014 and can be viewed from outside. The best views of the architecture are available from public areas along the Möhnesee shoreline.

The Donner family introduced sika deer to the surrounding forests through their connections with Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo. These distinctive deer with pale fur and distinctive calls remain in the area around the castle today.

Location: Möhnesee

GPS coordinates: 51.46820,8.12975

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04