Goddelau

Goddelau is a district of Riedstadt and lies in the Upper Rhine Plain within the Groß-Gerau district. The area sits roughly two kilometers from the Altrhein and about ten kilometers from Darmstadt.

The first documented mention dates to 834, when Count Gundram donated his holdings to the Abbey of Fulda. This early gift shows the long connection between this settlement and religious institutions.

The Büchnerhaus, birthplace of the writer Georg Büchner, shows through its furnishings and displays how literary creativity was rooted in this region. Visitors can see how the home environment shaped the development of this important German author.

The Riedstadt-Goddelau railway station connects the area to the Mannheim-Frankfurt line through regular regional trains and S-Bahn services throughout the day. Public transport makes it easy to reach from larger nearby cities.

The Philippshospital, founded in 1535 by Landgrave Philipp I, is among the oldest psychiatric facilities still in continuous operation. Its long history reveals how the approach to mental health care has evolved across centuries.

Location: Riedstadt

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

GPS coordinates: 49.83528,8.49778

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57