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Schloss Falkenhaube, Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

Schloss Falkenhaube

Falkenhaube Castle

Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

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Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

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Schloss Falkenhaube stands in Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge (Landkreis Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Falkenhaube is a small former hunting lodge standing between Himmelkron and Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, within the latter's municipal area. It was built for Margrave Georg Wilhelm of Brandenburg-Bayreuth and used as a base for heron hawking, a form of falconry. Its chinoiserie-inspired shape is said to loosely resemble a falconer's hood, which gave the building its name. As it was never meant for extended stays, the structure remained deliberately simple.

What to know

  • The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • It is a small former hunting lodge, built between 1719 and 1722.
  • It was sold in 1744 to the Barons von Waldenfels and later appears to have been used for catering purposes.
  • No verified information is available on opening times, fees or accessibility, so visitors should check locally beforehand.

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Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge · Landkreis Bayreuth · Bayern

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Address

Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Where is Schloss Falkenhaube located?
It stands between Himmelkron and Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, in the Landkreis Bayreuth, Bavaria.
Why was Schloss Falkenhaube built?
It was built as a hunting lodge for Margrave Georg Wilhelm of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, used for heron hawking with falcons.
Where does the name Falkenhaube come from?
Its chinoiserie-inspired shape is said to resemble a falconer's hood, called Falkenhaube in German.
Can Schloss Falkenhaube be visited today?
No verified information on opening hours or access is available, so it is best to check locally before visiting.

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