Eremitage Waghäusel

Welcome to Eremitage Waghäusel

Originally founded as a hunting lodge by Damian Hugo von Schönborn, Prince-Bishop of Speyer, the Eremitage—which was partially remodeled later and has now been stylishly renovated—features a Baroque exterior and an Art Deco interior. The Eremitage, along with its castle and park grounds in Waghäusel, was established by the Prince-Bishops of Speyer in the first half of the 18th century as a retreat for religious practices and for relaxation through hunting. From 1837 to 1997, the Baroque complex was part of the factory grounds of what was once Germany’s largest sugar factory. In 1997, following the factory’s closure, the city of Waghäusel acquired the entire site, including the palace complex.  The special charm of the Eremitage lies in the intriguing contrast between its Baroque exterior architecture and the interiors, which were redesigned in the style of the 1920s. In addition, the outdoor grounds were redesigned in the summer of 2016. In addition to a large festival grounds, a park was created based on the original Baroque plans. The central building houses four museum galleries. The museum is open on the second and last Sunday of each month. Guided tours are also offered regularly.

Source: DZT Knowledge Graph