Jagdschloss
A Jagdschloss is a hunting lodge in German-speaking countries. It is a "schloss" 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. Characteristics. A "Jagdschloss" was often the venue for a banquet accompanying a hunt, and sometimes it also hosted festivals and other events. The term "Jagdschloss" is often equated to the "Lustschloss" or "maison de plaisance", particularly as the hunt was also a recreational activity. However, a "Lustschloss" and "Jagdschloss  differ in function as well as architecture. The layout and furnishing of a Lustschloss" is unconstrained, while that of a "Jagdschloss" is always related to hunting: the walls may be adorned with antlers and other trophies, with scenes of hunting, and also by a deliberate use of wood or other natural materials. A "Jagdschloss" could also be very lavishly furnished, but unlike a "Lustschloss", timber-framed buildings or log cabins were not uncommon. Only a few imposing stone buildings have survived, which colours the general understanding of what a "Jagdschloss" is today. A "Jagdschloss" often had stables and other outbuildings  used to house hunting equipment, coaches and the entourage. Larger examples often form self-contained ensembles, while smaller ones, known as "Jagdhäuser", were often built within castle parks and gardens, within range of the "Residenz" of the owner.