Jagdschloss Grunewald Museum

Jagdschloss Grunewald is a 16th-century hunting lodge in the Grunewald forest on Berlin’s western edge, originally built for the Electors of Brandenburg in the 1540s. It is the oldest preserved palace in the Berlin area.

The site is valued for its preserved Renaissance architecture and compact historic interiors, with visitors typically seeing the building’s exterior, courtyard and rooms that retain period character. The lodge sits directly beside Grunewaldsee, offering lakeside views and a short walking circuit around the water.

Built for Elector Joachim II in the mid-16th century, the lodge served as a hunting and recreational residence for members of the Hohenzollern family. It has undergone repairs and alterations in later centuries but retains core Renaissance fabric and layout.

The lodge sits within the Grunewald forest in western Berlin, on a peninsula of Grunewaldsee. It is within the city limits of Berlin and reachable from central Berlin by S-Bahn and local roads.

• Best viewpoint: Located on the western shore of Grunewaldsee, the lodge’s courtyard and lakeside views are among the best photo points.
• Access: Served by Berlin S-Bahn - the nearest stop is Grunewald (S7) with a short walk or bus connection to the site.

Jagdschloss Grunewald is in the Grunewald area of Berlin. Take the S-Bahn to Grunewald station and walk or use local buses; the palace is near Grunewaldsee and well-signposted for visitors.

• Check opening hours for the palace-guided tours may be limited to specific times.
• Stroll the surrounding Grunewald forest after visiting the Schloss; the hunting lodge sits as part of a larger recreational landscape.
• Look for fine details in the interiors, particularly the hunting trophies and baroque carpentry, which reveal aristocratic tastes.