Aufseßhöflein, Pleasure house in northern outskirts of Bamberg, Germany.
Aufseßhöflein is a baroque pleasure house north of Bamberg with a distinctive mansard roof and sandstone loggias. The building divides into a low ground floor and a tall main floor, with the exterior showing elegant proportions and careful architectural detailing.
Construction began in 1723 under architect Johann Dientzenhofer, who designed the project according to baroque principles. In 1752, Johann Michael Küchels carried out extensive renovations that modernized and refurbished the structure.
The rooms on the upper floor display 18th-century Rococo decorations with ornate wall paintings and stucco details. Visitors can observe how wealthy Bamberg families furnished and used their country retreats.
The building functions today as an event venue available for weddings, concerts, and cultural gatherings. A separate garden house on the grounds provides overnight accommodations for visitors who wish to spend more time there.
The interior stucco work was created by the renowned craftsman Rudolf Albini, whose skills were recognized across Europe. This work connects Bamberg's local craft tradition with artistic influences also visible in Würzburg's princely palaces.
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