When the Naopelonic troups – led by Marshall Davout – defeated Saxony and Prussia during the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt in autumn of 1806, Auerstedt castle was used as the headquarters of the Prussian Commander in Chief.
Nowadays, the restaurant “Reinhardt’s im Schloss” has found its home in the carefully restored castle. The center of the resort is surrounded by the old stables which were transformed into modern apartments.