Ludwigsburg

Somewhat hidden, in a quiet area of the Bad Berleburg, lies the Ludwigsburg - a magnificent timber framework house. The eastern part was built between 1707 and 1709 by Mannus Riedesel. The western part was added in 1724 and was commissioned by Count Casimir zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. He had this part built for his youngest brother, Ludwig Franz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Ludwigsburg. The small manor house served temporarily as a residence for a collateral line of the royal house.

In 1900 a staircase with a corner tower was added between the two wings.

The Ludwigsburg is particularly striking because of its powerful red colour, the fine carvings and ornamental shapes, which are typical of Mannus Riedesel.

Mannus Riedesel (*1662) was the most important carpenter in Wittgenstein at that time. Among other things he also built the protestant chapel in Sassenhausen.