The picturesque Jägerhof, which is set around a tree-lined courtyard with a view of the castle, was built in 1855. The ensemble of buildings dates back to the 18th century, when it was built adjacent to the ducal forestry and hunting grounds, which were located just a few meters away to the northwest. All three buildings of the Jägerhof were built in solid construction and with the brick banding typical of Willebrand buildings of the time.
The Jägerhof in Schwerin, built in 1855 under the direction of court architect Hermann Willebrand, forms a picturesque ensemble around a tree-lined courtyard with a view of the Residenzschloss. The buildings date back to an earlier complex from the 18th century, which was located close to the ducal forestry and hunting grounds. The ensemble consists of four massive buildings connected by a wall and cast-iron gates.
The residential buildings, made of red brick, have a characteristic brick banding that gives rhythm to the façades. The entrances to the houses are opposite each other and are centrally accessible. The sculptor Heinrich Petters created the figurative decoration on the gables.
Today, the former residential buildings house the Schwerin city archives and other office uses, while the former stables and the hunting lodge are used by the police. The Jägerhof thus combines historical architecture with contemporary use and remains a striking part of the cityscape.
