Jagdschloss Grunewald

#5 among destinations in Germany

Museum, Art museum, Renaissance architecture

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Nestled on the edge of the Grunewald forest in Berlin, Germany, the Jagdschloss Grunewald holds a special place in the cultural and historical landscape of the city. Serving as a museum, this hunting lodge, which is the oldest preserved castle in Berlin, offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the grandeur of Renaissance architecture and the lives of the Prussian nobility.

Jagdschloss Grunewald was originally built in 1542 for Elector Joachim II Hector of Brandenburg. Over the centuries, it has seen various renovations and expansions, yet it has retained its historical charm and significance. The castle's architecture, with its robust structure and ornate details, stands as a testament to the period's design and craftsmanship.

The museum housed within the walls of Jagdschloss Grunewald offers a rich collection of artworks, including masterpieces from the Berlin Painting Gallery. It features works by renowned artists of the time, which were often used to adorn the castle's interior. The museum also provides insight into the hunting customs and the courtly life of the era.

One of the most notable features of the museum is the Cranach Gallery, which displays an impressive selection of paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his school. These artworks further accentuate the historical ambiance of the castle and offer a visual journey through the Renaissance period.

As a cultural institution, Jagdschloss Grunewald serves not only as a historical monument but also as a venue for various events and exhibitions that delve into different facets of the region's past. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that reveal the stories behind the castle's walls, explore its lush surroundings, or participate in educational programs that bring history to life.

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 52°28'3"N, 13°15'41"E

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Hüttenweg 100, 14193 BerlinBerlinGermany

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Jagdschloss Grunewald – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allied Museum, Grunewaldsee, Krumme Lanke, Dahlem Manor.

0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Allied Museum, Berlin
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grunewaldsee, Berlin
5 min walk • The Grunewaldsee is a lake located in western Bezirk Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in Berlin within the Grunewald forest. It has a surface of c. 175,000 m². The Jagdschloss Grunewald hunting lodge is located on the south bank of the lake. Bathing has been officially prohibited for humans since 2004.
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Krumme Lanke, Berlin
41 min walk • Krumme Lanke is a lake in the south west of Berlin, in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough of the city and on the edge of the Grunewald forest. After Nikolassee and the neighbouring Schlachtensee, it is the southernmost of the Grunewald chain of lakes.
1.3 miSE
Museum
Dahlem Manor, Berlin
33 min walk • The Dahlem Manor is an open-air museum for agriculture and food culture in southwestern Berlin. It is the historical manor of the former village of Dahlem. The manor has been in service for over 800 years.
1.2 miSE
Cemetery
Dahlem Cemetery, Berlin
31 min walk • The Dahlem Cemetery, is a cemetery in Berlin-Dahlem. The cemetery was built according to the plans of the architects Friedrich and Wilhelm Hennigs.
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Waldfriedhof Dahlem, Berlin
22 min walk • The Waldfriedhof Dahlem is a cemetery in Berlin, in the district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf on the edge of the Grunewald forest at Hüttenweg 47.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Dahlem, Berlin
28 min walk • Dahlem is a locality of the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough in southwestern Berlin. Until Berlin's 2001 administrative reform it was a part of the former borough of Zehlendorf. It is located between the mansion settlements of Grunewald and Lichterfelde West.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Brücke-Museum, Berlin
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1.1 miE
Museum
Institute for Museum Research, Berlin
29 min walk • The Institute for Museum Research is a national organization which provides services to museums in the Federal Republic of Germany in the areas of research, application-oriented teaching and documentation.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Grunewald, Berlin
13 min walk • Grunewald is a German forest located in the western side of Berlin on the east side of the Havel, mainly in the Grunewald locality. At 3,000 hectares it is the largest green area in the city of Berlin.
1.6 miSE
Library, High-tech architecture
Philological Library, Berlin
40 min walk • The Philological Library is a component of the "Rust and Silver Lodges" complex in the main campus of the Freie Universität Berlin.