--- title: "Kössern hunting lodge" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/koessern-hunting-lodge" description: "Built in the style of a large manor house around 1709, the hunting lodge - often referred to as a hunting lodge - is considered an outstanding gem of Baroque architecture in the Mulde Valley. The architect was Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, chief court huntsman and elder minister in the cabinet of the Saxon Elector Frederick Augustus I and later King of Poland Augustus II - known as \"Augustus the Strong\".The high mansard roof greets visitors from afar. The tightly structured, richly painted façade presents itself in perfect harmony. The foyer on the first floor was supported on both sides by four strong pillars to allow a view of the Great Garden.A grand staircase, preserved in its original form, leads to the upper floor with a surprisingly stately ballroom, crowned by lavish stucco and a large ceiling painting.Today, guided tours in historical costume, concerts, events and rooms for weddings are offered. There is also a tourist information point in the Kössern hunting lodge, which is located directly on the Mulde cycle path." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2616424/a03a76d32499cfc366ebac6e666e9dcba0450da64156380870da467f44bd70be/jagdhaus-k-ssern-front-view-castles-and-palaces-of-the-leipzig-region.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Kössern hunting lodge ===================== - Tourist information - Historical site Jagdhaus Kössern front view - Castles and palaces of the Leipzig region Hunting lodge Kössern Jagdhaus Kössern interior view - Castles and palaces in the Leipzig region Jagdhaus Kössern - Event location in the Leipzig region Kössern hunting lodge - uncovered ceiling painting in the buffet room.jpg Jagdhaus Kössern - idyllic location in the Leipzig region Kössern hunting lodge - door to the baroque garden Kössern hunting lodge - garden side The hunting lodge in Kössern is considered an outstanding gem of Baroque architecture in the Mulde Valley. Built in the style of a large manor house around 1709, the hunting lodge - often referred to as a hunting lodge - is considered an outstanding gem of Baroque architecture in the Mulde Valley. The architect was Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, chief court huntsman and elder minister in the cabinet of the Saxon Elector Frederick Augustus I and later King of Poland Augustus II - known as "Augustus the Strong". The high mansard roof greets visitors from afar. The tightly structured, richly painted façade presents itself in perfect harmony. The foyer on the first floor was supported on both sides by four strong pillars to allow a view of the Great Garden. A grand staircase, preserved in its original form, leads to the upper floor with a surprisingly stately ballroom, crowned by lavish stucco and a large ceiling painting. Today, guided tours in historical costume, concerts, events and rooms for weddings are offered. There is also a tourist information point in the Kössern hunting lodge, which is located directly on the Mulde cycle path. Read more Good to know ------------ Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Tourist information - Historical site - Historical site - Tours 40.79 km - Cycling 5.66 km - Themed hiking trail Contact Kösserner Dorfstraße 1 04668 Grimma