Jagdschloss Stern
Jagdschloss Stern stands in Potsdam as a hunting lodge built between 1730 and 1732 under Frederick William I. Its simple Dutch town-house style reflects the Soldier King’s preference for practicality over Baroque splendour, with a compact form and restrained architectural character.
Cornelius van den Bosch likely designed the building, while court architect Pierre de Gayette supervised its construction. Parforceheide once surrounded it, using star-shaped paths to divide the hunting grounds and guide riders during par force hunts. A castellan’s house and stables formed part of the ensemble, although some of those buildings have disappeared. After the monarchy ended, artists rented the lodge, and military personnel later stayed there during the Potsdam Conference. Pollution caused a temporary closure before public access returned in 2007.
Much of the original hunting landscape has since given way to urban development and infrastructure. The lodge remains Potsdam’s oldest surviving palace building, and its Dutch town-house appearance still records a royal choice for simplicity.
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