What is carinhall?

Carinhall was the grandiose country estate and hunting lodge of Hermann Göring, one of the most powerful figures in Nazi Germany during World War II. The estate was located in the Schorfheide forest in northeastern Germany, near the town of Templin.

Built between 1933 and 1939, Carinhall was named after Göring's first wife, Carin von Kantzow, who had died in 1931. The estate covered an area of over 22,000 acres and included a large mansion, gardens, a hunting lodge, and various outbuildings.

Carinhall was used as a showcase for Göring's extravagant lifestyle and his collection of art, antiques, and hunting trophies. The estate also served as a meeting place for high-ranking Nazi officials, foreign dignitaries, and other guests.

After Germany's defeat in World War II, Carinhall was looted by Soviet soldiers and later demolished. Today, the site is a protected area within the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, and some remnants of the estate can still be seen, including a memorial stone marking the location of the main building.