Jagdschloss
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A Jagdschloss is palace or a castle in a zoo or a hunting zone such as a forest, field or lake and served primarily as the accommodations of ruler, and the court, on the occasion of the hunt in the region.
Jagdschloss's were mostly used for banquets or gatherings before the hunt. They sometimes also served for non-hunt related parties and similar arrangements. The Jagdschloss is often equated with the Lustschloss, particularly as the hunt was also a recreational activity. However, Lustschloss and Jagdschloss differ in the function as well as in the architecture. Lustschloss are free in their decoration, while Jagdschloss have always had a relation to the hunt: this can be manifested by antlers and other trophies, by hunting paintings, and also by deliberate showing of wood or natural materials; Jagdschloss can be equipped, for the rest, absolutely preciously. In contrast to Lustschloss timber-framed buildings or log cabins were no rarity, nevertheless, have kept only few luxurious constructions from stone which determine today the understanding of the Jagdschloss.
Stables and other constructions usually belonged to the Jagdschloss. It also served as the accommodations of hunting equipment, coaches and suite. Larger Jagdschloss often form self-sufficient ensembles, while smaller arrangements, which are called lodges, are often established in castle parks and gardens. Most Jagdschloss are in reach of the residence of the respective prince/family.
Some known Jagdschlösser
- Amalienburg in Schlosspark Nymphenburg
- Clemenswerth by Sögel
- Jagdschloss Engers
- Falkenlust in Park Augustusburg in Brühl
- Jagdschloss Granitz
- Jagdschloss Grünau by Neuburg at the Donau
- Jagdschloss Grunewald in Berlin
- Jagdschloss Letzlingen
- Jagdschloss Moritzburg in Sachsen
- Jagdschloss Quitzin in Vorpommern
- Jagdschloss Springe
- Jagdschloss Stern in Potsdam
- Jagdschloss Kranichstein by Darmstadt
- Jagdschloss Hubertusstock in der Schorfheide
Literature
- Heiko Laß: Jagd- und Lustschlösser: Art and culture of two sovereign construction tasks; shown in Thuringian constructions of the 17th and 18th century. Imhof, Petersberg 2006, ISBN 3-86568-092-5
See also
Lustschloss de:Jagdschloss sv:Jaktslott
