Hofgut Kranichstein, Baroque estate in Kranichstein, Germany.
The three-wing hunting castle features extensive forests, meadows, and ponds across its grounds, with architectural elements from different periods including Neo-Renaissance modifications.
Landgrave Georg I of Hessen-Darmstadt initiated the construction of this hunting castle around 1580, transforming an agricultural domain into a noble residence.
The Jagdschloss Kranichstein Museum displays hundreds of deer heads, ancient armory, musical instruments, and historic oil paintings from the Hessen-Darmstadt dynasty collection.
The estate opens Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., located four miles from Darmstadt center.
The museum houses a preserved taxidermy specimen of a wild boar from 1576 and maintains special carriages once used for transporting prey from distant forests.
Location: Darmstadt
Architectural style: Baroque
Address: Kranichsteiner Straße 250
GPS coordinates: 49.89959,8.69289
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:13
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