In 1914, a hunting castle was built by order of Baron von Zonberhard, Director of the Baltic Oil Base. It was a gift to the baron’s daughter and three sons. The brown oak plank roof of the castle resembled a cone, the house had parquet floors, crystal glass doors, mirrored walls and beautiful fireplaces. No room looked like another. During the First World War, all the sons of the baron fell, but the daughter sold the castle. Over time, the castle has had various sanatoriums.
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The hunting palace has been constructed in the beginning of the 20th century. Its roof reminds of a pine cone.
The hunting palace is located in a scenic place surrounded by woods. The palace has kept its unique architectural style throughout the ages.
The hunting palace was built in 1914. The Director of the Baltic Oil Base Baron Fon Zonberhad gave it to his daughter and three sons. The family took leisure trips to the hunting castle.
All of the sons of the Baron died in WWI. His daughter sold the palace to a wood seller who sold it again. In 1927 the building was bought by the Teacher’s Sickness Insurance Fund and it was transformed into a sanatorium. A sanatorium was established there two more times afterwards. The castle, currently owned by the municipality, has been leased to a private entrepreneur.
If you book your visit in advance by phone: +371 26559986 you can see the interior of the palace.
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