A PARADISE FOR NATURE LOVERS IN THE HEART OF BAVARIA

In the heart of Bavaria lies the charming and picturesque Castle Dennenlohe. First mentioned in 1167, this breathtaking castle, with its equally magnificent garden, has a rich history and is a real hidden gem just waiting to be explored.

Castle Dennenlohe has a colourful history that spans over 800 years. Since 1825, the castle has been owned by the von Süsskind family, who have looked after it with great passion and dedication ever since. In particular, the castle gardens of the ‘Green Baron’, as Robert Freiherr von Süsskind is also known in Middle Franconia, is an award-winning botanical highlight across 26 hectares. Almost all the plants have been personally planted by him, and last year Castle Dennenlohe was awarded the ‘State Medal for Environmental Protection’ (Bavaria's most prestigious award).

In the photo book Chaos, Idylle und Leidenschaft - Dennenlohe!, Sabine Freifrau von Süsskind showcases the most beautiful photos of the castle park and describes the botanic passion of the 'green baron'. It is a perfect gift for all garden lovers – and makes you want to visit the garden right away.

"Our guests can look forward to a romantic landscape park – based on famous English gardens like Stourhead, but still quite different, with many plant collections and unusual buildings; like a temple from Bhutan, a Japanese tea house or the life-sized Chinese elephants from the Ming tombs," says Sabine Freifrau von Süsskind, who is also a garden therapist. "Wild, enchanted paths lead over many bridges and walkways along the water and allow the visitors to discover something new behind every corner they turn."

It should come as no surprise that visitors come from across the globe. From families with children, couples in love, elderly garden enthusiasts, garden groups, fruit-tree associations and tourists – Castle Dennenlohe is highly popular.

The castle is also perfect for events. Beautiful Baroque buildings with stucco and open fireplaces, as well as atmospheric half-timbered rooms featuring old stones like in the ‘Marstall’, provide a unique setting. For outdoor events, the legendary pleasure garden, with a view of the lake and the castle terrace, as well as an amphitheatre in the park or the sunken garden, offer a magnificent backdrop.

When asked about her personal favourite place, von Süsskind replies with a smile: "Actually, always the one where work, construction or planting is currently underway."