The castle near Eisfeld, near Coburg, has stood empty for 30 years. A model of sustainable use could save it from decay. It was built by Baron Hermann von Münchhausen, the founder of a stud farm for thoroughbred horses, whose achievements included winning the German Derby in Hamburg in 1894. The castle, constructed until 1904 in the Scottish country house style, was the benchmark work of the later star architect Karl Behlert, master builder at the court of Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen. Architectural details can be found in Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, built in 1917. The burial site of the von Münchhausen family is also a listed building.
The association seeks to find partners to preserve this cultural asset. The property is well suited for the establishment of a non-profit shared living community for senior citizens, possibly as a foundation jointly with the current owners and/or under a social services organization. For the time being, the club is collecting equity capital for a (partial) buyback.