Jagdschloss Grunewald

To make a day of it

Jagdschloss Grunewald stands in Steglitz-Zehlendorf (Berlin), in Berlin, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 23, 2026.

The Jagdschloss Grunewald stands on the shore of the Grunewaldsee in Berlin and is considered the oldest surviving château in the city. Built in the mid 16th century for Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg as a hunting lodge, it was reworked in a Baroque style in the early 18th century under King Frederick I. It now houses a museum with paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his son, along with the only Renaissance-era hall still found in Berlin. A neighbouring building holds a collection of hunting equipment.

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What to know

• The château stands directly on the shore of the Grunewaldsee, in the Dahlem district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf.
• The visit covers painting collections and the Renaissance hall, as well as a hunting equipment collection in the adjacent building.
• The monument is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• No verified information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is included here; check directly before visiting.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Grounds accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Limited paid parking available (Hüttenweg / Forsthaus Paulsborn car park)

The hunting lodge is not wheelchair accessible, but the Schlosshof and the Jagdzeugmagazin can be accessed by wheelchair users with assistance.

Where this château is

Steglitz-Zehlendorf · Berlin · Berlin

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Address

Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Period of construction

16th century

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Frequently asked

Jagdschloss Grunewald: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €8. Reduced: €6. Free for: annual pass holders.

Where is the Jagdschloss Grunewald located?

It is located in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin, on the shore of the Grunewaldsee.

When was the Jagdschloss Grunewald built?

It was built in 1542/1543 as a hunting lodge for Elector Joachim II Hector of Brandenburg.

What can be seen inside?

Paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his son, the only surviving Renaissance-era hall in Berlin, and a hunting equipment collection in a nearby building.

Is the Jagdschloss Grunewald the oldest castle in Berlin?

It is regarded as the oldest surviving château within the city of Berlin.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q531032
• Official website

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