Welcome to Eremitage Waghäusel
Founded as the former hunting lodge of the Prince-Bishop of Speyer, Damian Hugo von Schönborn, the Hermitage, which was partially rebuilt later and is now stylishly renovated, has a baroque exterior and an art deco interior. The Hermitage with its castle and park in Waghäusel was founded by the Prince-Bishops of Speyer in the first half of the 18th century as a retreat for religious exercises and for relaxation through hunting. From 1837 to 1997, the baroque ensemble was part of the factory premises of what was once Germany's largest sugar factory. In 1997, following the closure of the factory, the town of Waghäusel acquired the entire site with the castle ensemble. Since the beginning of 2014, the renovation work in the central building has been completed and the Hermitage has been gradually opened to the public. The special attraction of the Hermitage lies in the positive tension between the baroque exterior architecture and the interior, which has been redesigned in the style of the 1920s. In addition, the outdoor area was redesigned in summer 2016. In addition to a large festival meadow, a park was created based on the original Baroque plans. There are four museum rooms in the central building. Visitors have the opportunity to experience the topics of "The history of the Hermitage", "Baden Revolution", "Wagbach Lowlands" and "Waghäusel Sugar Factory" as part of a guided tour. Admission only possible with a booked guided tour.
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