Borkenhäuschen, Architectural hut in Park an der Ilm, Germany.
The Borkenhäuschen stands on a stone oval base along the Ilm River bank, featuring spruce bark cladding and a conical roof structure.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe commissioned the construction of this hut in 1778 to celebrate the name day of Duchess Luise of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
The structure exemplifies the late 18th-century movement toward natural retreats, influenced by the philosophical concepts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The hut functions as a storage space for theatrical props and costumes while remaining accessible through guided tours in Park an der Ilm.
Duke Carl August utilized this bark-covered pavilion as a private retreat from state affairs and held discussions with Goethe in this location.
Location: Weimar
Part of: Park an der Ilm
GPS coordinates: 50.97601,11.33346
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:41
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