AJagdschloss (German pronunciation:[ˈjaːktˌʃlɔs]ⓘ) is a hunting lodge inGerman-speaking countries. It is aschloss set in a wildlife park or a hunting area (such as a forest, field or by a lake) that served primarily as accommodation for a ruler or aristocrat and his entourage while hunting in the area.
AJagdschloss was often the venue for a banquet accompanying a hunt, and sometimes it also hosted festivals and other events. The termJagdschloss is often equated to theLustschloss ormaison de plaisance, particularly as the hunt was also a recreational activity. However, aLustschloss andJagdschloss differ in function as well as architecture. The layout and furnishing of aLustschloss is unconstrained, while that of aJagdschloss is always related to hunting: the walls may be adorned withantlers and other trophies, with scenes of hunting, and also by a deliberate use of wood or other natural materials.
AJagdschloss could also be very lavishly furnished, but unlike aLustschloss, timber-framed buildings orlog cabins were not uncommon. Only a few imposing stone buildings have survived, which colours the general understanding of what aJagdschloss is today. AJagdschloss often hadstables and other outbuildings used to house hunting equipment, coaches and the entourage. Larger examples often form self-contained ensembles, while smaller ones, known asJagdhäuser, were often built within larger complexes such as castle parks and gardens, within range of theResidenz of the owner.
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