Gailscher Park

The Gailscher Park extends over 2.8 hectares and contains 135 different woody plants, including Carolina horse chestnut, umbrella fir, and cork spindle specimens.

Georg Philipp Gail, a tobacco and ceramics manufacturer from Gießen, acquired the land in 1839 and initiated the park's development between 1880 and 1900.

The park includes the Swiss House, designed by architect Hugo von Ritgen in 1880, and a villa completed in 1897 featuring traditional Upper Hessian ornamental plasterwork.

The municipality of Biebertal allows public access to the park through scheduled guided tours organized by the Friends of Gailscher Park association.

The total construction costs of the park and villa in 1897 equaled the annual income of 906 skilled workers of that period.

Location: Biebertal

Part of: Gesamtanlage Hof Haina

Address: Gießener Straße 43, Gleibergstraße K 164 , Am Turnerplatz L 3286

GPS coordinates: 50.61720,8.60542

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:19