Schloss Friedrichsruh, 18th-century baroque castle in Drage, Germany
Schloss Friedrichsruh is a baroque castle in Drage with a floor plan of roughly 70 by 80 meters and 99 rooms designed by architect Nicolai Eigtved. The building followed classical baroque proportions and decorations with symmetrical facades and elaborate interior spaces.
The castle was built between 1744 and 1751 after Markgraf Friedrich Ernst of Brandenburg-Kulmbach received it as a wedding gift from Danish King Christian VI. The family occupied it until the end of the 18th century when financial difficulties led to its demolition.
The castle was one of the major baroque buildings in western Holstein and showed the style that northern German nobility preferred in the 18th century. It reflected the wealth and taste of a time when such large residences expressed the power of their owners.
The original castle grounds are now a relaxing place with a swimming pool and green spaces. Visitors can freely walk the site and explore the expansive area, making it a pleasant destination for a casual visit.
Materials from the demolished Schloss Tönniger were reused during construction, linking two different architectural stories together. This practice of material recycling shows how resourcefully 18th-century builders managed valuable resources.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
