Marienstraße 5-7

The Jägerhaus at Marienstraße 5-7 is a three-story building from the early 18th century with coursed masonry and traditional window arrangement. It now stands as an integrated part of the university complex while maintaining its original two-section layout.

Built between 1717 and 1720, it initially served the ducal hunting administration as residence and storage. In the late 18th century it briefly became part of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's domestic life before eventually being incorporated into academic use.

The name Jägerhaus refers to its original role as housing and storage for the ducal hunt staff. Today it stands as part of the Bauhaus University, connecting this hunting heritage with contemporary academic use.

The building is centrally located in Weimar and accessible as part of the university grounds. Visitors should know that its interior serves primarily academic purposes and may not always be open to the public.

A bronze plaque on the building commemorates the centennial of the Weimaraner Pointer Club, linking this structure to the breed's international heritage. This modest marker connects the edifice to a surprising legacy far beyond its original hunting storage purpose.

Location: Weimar

GPS coordinates: 50.97633,11.32879

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47