Ettersburg Castle and Park
Ettersburg Castle and Park, Baroque hunting lodge and English garden in Ettersburg, Germany
The castle and park stand on the Ettersberg at 242 meters elevation, featuring structured gardens and forest views across the Thüringer Basin.
Duke Wilhelm Ernst commissioned the castle between 1706 and 1712, building it upon the foundations of a former Augustinian monastery.
During Duchess Anna Amalia's residency from 1776 to 1780, the castle became a meeting point for musicians, including Johann Sebastian Bach.
The castle functions as a conference hotel and cultural center since 2008, while the park remains open for public exploration.
The Pücklerschlag, created in 1845 under Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau's direction, forms a grand avenue through the hunting trails.
Location: Ettersburg
Architects: Gottfried Heinrich Krohne, Johann Adolf Richter
Elevation above the sea: 242 m
Part of: Classical Weimar
Address: Am Schloß 1, 99439 Ettersburg
GPS coordinates: 51.03240,11.27400
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:59
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