Sondershausen Castle Park

Even today, the stately castle complex towers over the market square—surrounded by a picturesque castle park. There is evidence of a garden here dating back nearly 500 years. It all began with a kitchen garden in front of the castle’s west wing. At the end of the 17th century, the pleasure garden was laid out in the Baroque style, which also included the Octagonal House and a large orangery. Pineapples were cultivated there with particular dedication. Around 1800, the princely family had recreational facilities such as a shooting range built and expanded the landscape park. During World War II, the former princely park was also damaged in air raids, and the orangery was destroyed. Today, the freely accessible English-style landscape garden, with its park ponds and the Wipper River, is a green oasis in the heart of the royal capital.

With the multimedia guide at https://multimediaguide.harzinfo.de/de/schlossmuseum-sondershausen/terminal/portal, you can explore the outdoor sites yourself along eight stations.