Top 16 Castles around Gellnhausen

The renovation looks very strange. There are holes in some of the floor 😳

The castle near Eisfeld, near Coburg, has stood empty for 30 years. A model of sustainable use could save it from decay. It was built by Baron Hermann von Münchhausen, the founder of a stud farm for thoroughbred horses, whose achievements included winning the German Derby in Hamburg in 1894. The castle, constructed until 1904 in the Scottish country house style, was the benchmark work of the later star architect Karl Behlert, master builder at the court of Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen. Architectural details can be found in Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, built in 1917. The burial site of the von Münchhausen family is also a listed building. The association seeks to find partners to preserve this cultural asset. The property is well suited for the establishment of a non-profit shared living community for senior citizens, possibly as a foundation jointly with the current owners and/or under a social services organization. For the time being, the club is collecting equity capital for a (partial) buyback.

This beautifully designed seating area, created by wood sculptor Max Müller, is located on Burgstrasse, right next to the Victoria Rondell at the beginning of the footpath to the fortress, and is part of the children's play area. Beautifully designed and decorated with carvings, the space is not only an eye-catcher but also invites you to linger for a while.

In keeping with the artistically minded sovereign's philosophy, the theatrical element was not neglected in the design of this outdoor retreat. A small arbor was created on the Commandant's Building beneath a monumental scene depicting Saint George fighting his archenemy – the dragon. Since the 19th century, the Commandant's Building has been adorned with a monumental mural depicting Saint George with the dragon. It was commissioned by Duke George II, a likely coincidence in their names. Source: https://blog.thueringerschloesser.de/veranda-fuer-den-herzog/

It makes absolute sense to create or protect such places accordingly.

In 1888, Baron Hermann-August von Münchhausen, a last descendant of the famous Münchhausen dynasty from Bodenwerder, settled as the new owner of the Bockstadt manor. First, the stud farm was established. In addition to the 38 hectares of pastureland, which provided the horses with plenty of space to roam freely, there was also a stud farm's own galloping track and a 30 x 60 meter riding arena for riders. Baron von Münchhausen bred the most successful thoroughbred horses of his time. Around 1900, Baron von Münchhausen commissioned the architect Behlert to build the new palace. After four years of construction, a spacious building in the Scottish country house style was built, surrounded by magnificent parkland, avenues, and ponds. The palace, on approximately 60,000 m2 of land, is privately owned, not accessible, and is for sale. Source: http://wbs.werra-burgen-steig.de/index.php/schloss-bockstadt.html

On the path leading up to Heldburg Fortress in Thuringia, you'll eventually come across a linden tree split in two. A sign is attached to the hollow of this tree, and I'd like to tell you about it now: "Castle Linden of Heldburg Fortress – Large-leaved Summer Linden. Wanderer, pause! Read my story here: In 1791, I was planted by the then Ducal Court Secretary, Johann Daniel Bechmann (1768-1826), from Heldburg. That's why I was also called the Bechmann Linden. Around 1960, lightning destroyed my beautiful crown and split the trunk. Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen (1826-1914) and his wife, Baroness von Heldburg (1839-1923), often lingered in the shade of its spreading branches when they resided here at the fortress during the summer months." Source: https://menosgada.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/die-schlosslinde-der-veste-heldburg/

The "Tiefkeller Veste Heldburg (Heidenbaukeller)" (DE 5730-305) FFH area was proposed as a FFH area by the Thuringian Ministry of the Environment in June 2004 and reported to the EU Commission via the Federal Ministry for the Environment. Its inclusion in the list of sites of Community importance in the Continental Biogeographical Region was confirmed by the EU Commission in November 2007 (Official Journal of the European Union - EC No. L 12/383 of November 13, 2007). Source: (Official Journal of the European Union - EC No. L 12/383 of November 13, 2007).