Bischöfliches Försterhaus, Episcopal forester's house in Hambach an der Weinstraße, Germany.
Bischöfliches Försterhaus is a building complex comprising several structures in Hambach an der Weinstraße, extending from house number 69 to 77 on Andergasse. The complex includes a hunting lodge, economic courtyards, and additional outbuildings that together form a connected estate.
The property developed after the nearby Kästenburg Castle was destroyed during the War of Palatine Succession, forcing the prince-bishop's forester to establish a new base. The buildings, particularly the wine cellar marked with 1601 and the gateway from 1605, indicate that the complex was either built or significantly expanded during this period.
The stone buildings display features of local construction styles with their solid walls and sturdy structures common to the wine region. The arrangement of structures around a courtyard reflects the pattern of traditional forester's estates, where residential and working spaces were closely integrated.
The buildings are located on Andergasse and are viewable from street level, with an information board explaining history and architectural details. The site is easily accessible and visitors can view the exterior and courtyard layout from the street.
Locals called the property Butzelburg, evoking the destroyed castle that had previously stood in the area. The name shows how the community maintained a connection to local history even as the site's purpose completely changed.
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