Hof Lauterbach

Hof Lauterbach is a farm estate with a reconstructed moated palace in the Vöhl area of Hesse. The property includes multiple buildings arranged around a central courtyard, with residential quarters, a working distillery, farm buildings, and adjacent fields.

The estate was first recorded in 1126 and took its current form when a regional ruler built a fortified palace between 1661 and 1676. After suffering severe damage during conflict in the mid-1700s, the property was reconstructed and returned to active use.

The farm continues to embody local agricultural and craft traditions that shape how people experience daily life there. This heritage is visible in the working distillery, which remains central to the identity of the place.

The grounds can be explored on foot, and it is advisable to wear sturdy shoes since the terrain may be uneven depending on the season. Plan to spend several hours to fully experience the buildings and surrounding landscape.

The distillery operating since 1786 is among the oldest in the region and has maintained continuous production across centuries. Visitors can observe the traditional distillation process taking place in the original rooms where it has been conducted for generations.

Location: Vöhl

Elevation above the sea: 361 m

GPS coordinates: 51.23100,8.92950

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27