Schloss Gräfenhausen, Cultural heritage monument in Weiterstadt, Germany.
The Schloss Gräfenhausen stands as a former castle with a two-story residential building, watchtower, and well, surrounded by multiple barns and stables.
Built in 1555, the castle remained under the ownership of the Lords of Heusenstamm for over 400 years before being sold to the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt.
The structure transformed from a noble residence to an invalids' institute in 1775, providing accommodation for Hessian veterans and their families.
The building currently operates as the Ohlystift retirement and nursing home, offering care services for elderly residents in the region.
Between 1888 and 1958, the castle served as a welfare institution for children, marking a significant period in its social service history.
Location: Weiterstadt
GPS coordinates: 49.92920,8.60083
Latest update: October 3, 2025 17:58
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