Hohenhaupt Castle was built by Nikolai von Glehn (1841–1923) in 1886 on the beautiful slope of a hill. Although only ruins remained of the castle after the first half of …

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February 18, 2025

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The former palm house of Glehn is today an interesting walkable ruin in front of the castle.

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December 29, 2019

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Also called Schloss Glehn after its builder. The palm house opposite is unusual, but there are no palm trees here.
Nearby is the statue of the "devil", which actually represents the national hero Kalevipoeg and the crocodile, which is actually a dragon. There is also a tower with an observatory.

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