The original buildings date back to the 13th century; the surviving Renaissance tower was built in 1530-1550 by Günter XL, Count of Schwarzburg. The main buildings, in Baroque style, were erected in the 1680s, during the time of Christian Wilhelm, Prince of Schwarzburg-Saundershausen. The newer wings of the palace were built in rococo style after 1764, during the reign of Christian Günther III, duke of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen. Since 1994, the palace belongs to the state, and hosts a museum.
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Sondershausen Palace and Park (Schloss Sondershausen) ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: parking 51.371754, 10.865345.
