Schloss Fantaisie

Schloss Fantaisie is a Baroque castle with adjoining gardens arranged in multiple levels, featuring water elements, planted areas, and structured zones around the main building. The complex also includes a museum section dedicated to the history of garden design.

The castle was built in the 18th century as a summer residence for Duchess Elisabeth Friedericka Sophie of Bayreuth. Its architecture and garden layout reflect the preferences and lifestyle of that period.

The gardens reflect 18th-century ideas about order and beauty, with clipped hedges and geometric paths showing the tastes of the Baroque period. Visitors today experience how these designs still reveal the preferences of that era.

The grounds are open to visitors from April through October, with guided tours offered in German and English. The best conditions for a visit are on warmer days, when the gardens are fully green.

The castle blends French and German architectural features with a symmetrical facade decorated by carved stone ornaments. This blend of styles was uncommon for its time and makes the building particularly recognizable.

Location: Eckersdorf

Part of: Schloss Fantaisie (Eckersdorf)

Address: Bayreuther Straße 2; Geigenholz; Bayreuther Straße 4; Bamberger Straße 1; Bamberger Straße 3

GPS coordinates: 49.93372,11.50910

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43