Granitz Hunting Lodge
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Granitz Hunting Lodge - by Tobias on Google
Description
Granitz Hunting Lodge (Jagdschloss Granitz) was built on the highest hill in East Rügen in 1838-46. It was commissioned by Prince Wilhelm Malte I of Putbus and designed by architect Johann G. Steinmeyer in imitation of North Italian Renaissance castles. The hunting lodge was a popular holiday destination for European nobility and is today one of the most visited castles in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The building stands out because of its four corner towers and a 38m-high central tower that is accessed through a 154-steps circular staircase. Decoration consists in aristocratic furnishing, hunting "trophies" (stag antlers from all over the world) and old hunting rifles.
Access & Transport
It is not possible to drive to the castle so visitors should either hike from Binz or the Jagdschloss car park, or take a small tourist called the Jagdschlossexpress. Jagdschlossexpress: https://ruegen-bahnen.de/jagdschloss-express/ Access & Parking: https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/besucherservice-granitz/ The lodge is 16km from the main town on the island, Bergen auf Rügen and 3km south of the resort town of Binz. It is also connected to the latter by the Rügen Light Railway. From Stralsund, on the mainland, it is a 45km drive.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with Binzer Beach, only 3km away.
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral (minor use of electricity to run the building). Preserves the island's cultural and architectural heritages
Conclusion
The Granitz Hunting Lodge is, in our opinion, an interesting addition for any visitor to Rugen Island who doesn't mind a walk or has the budget to take the small tourist train. It makes for a nice outing but don't expect to be dazzled.
Key positive
The circular staircase
Striking exterior design
Key negative
Impractical access
The collection of antlers won't be to everyone's taste
Suitability
Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (there are stairs and it is unclear if they would allow car to come all the way to the lodge)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00