Can you visit the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne like a historic castle?

No, the building is currently run as a forest hotel and restaurant, without guided sightseeing of the historic interior.

Where is the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne located?

In Eisenach, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, on wooded high ground near the Wartburg.

Is it accessible to hikers?

Yes, it lies directly on the Rennsteig trail and close to the Drachenschlucht gorge.

Can you see the Wartburg from the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne?

Yes, its elevated position offers a view toward the nearby Wartburg.

Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne

Eisenach

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Where: Eisenach

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Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne stands in Eisenach (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne stands near Eisenach, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, on a wooded ridge overlooking the town with views toward the nearby Wartburg. Originally a hunting lodge, the building now operates as a forest hotel and restaurant rather than a monument open for sightseeing. It lies directly on the Rennsteig, the long-distance ridge trail through the Thuringian Forest, close to the Drachenschlucht gorge, a well-known spot among hikers. Visitors come here mainly for the woodland setting, the meals and the outlook rather than for historic interiors.

What to know

The building now operates as a forest hotel and restaurant, not as a sightseeing monument with visitable interiors.
It sits directly on the Rennsteig long-distance trail, close to the Drachenschlucht gorge.
The view toward the Wartburg is one of the main draws, best enjoyed from the surrounding grounds.
No verified information on sightseeing hours or admission fees is available.

Practical information

Opening hours

Restaurant: mardi 17:30-21:00, mercredi à samedi 11:30-21:00 (cuisine chaude 11:30-14:30 et 17:30-21:00), dimanche 11:30-17:00 (cuisine chaude en continu)
Biergarten: lundi à jeudi 11:30-17:00, vendredi à samedi 11:30-18:00, dimanche 11:30-17:00

Annual closures : lundi

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed, indoors included
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Eisenach · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen

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Address

Hohe Sonne 1, 99817 Eisenach

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 3691 248320

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Frequently asked

Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold on the château’s official ticket office, linked at the top of this page.
Can you visit the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne like a historic castle?: No, the building is currently run as a forest hotel and restaurant, without guided sightseeing of the historic interior.
Where is the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne located?: In Eisenach, in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, on wooded high ground near the Wartburg.
Is it accessible to hikers?: Yes, it lies directly on the Rennsteig trail and close to the Drachenschlucht gorge.
Can you see the Wartburg from the Jagdschloss Hohe Sonne?: Yes, its elevated position offers a view toward the nearby Wartburg.