Schloss Großropperhausen

Schloss Großropperhausen is a château with a two-story main building topped by a hip roof, flanked by farm structures that form a courtyard around the entrance. The complex integrates multiple functional buildings including a former inn, brewing facility, almshouse, and mill within a working agricultural estate.

The current château was completed in 1832, replacing the original Burg Ropperhausen which dated to the 13th century on this site. This 19th-century rebuild transformed a fortified castle into a formal residential manor reflecting the architectural tastes of that period.

The baroque garden on the estate reflects 18th-century designs that showed how landowners shaped their surroundings to display wealth and status. Walking through the grounds, you can see how the formal layout of paths and planted areas still conveys the organized style that defined noble estates of that era.

The estate underwent extensive restoration from 2010 to 2017 and is now open for visitors and educational programs. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk around the grounds and explore the surrounding grounds on foot.

The estate encompasses around 130 hectares of farmland where traditional agricultural structures remain visible today. This blend of manor and working farm reveals how rural estates in this region were organized and operated economically.

Location: Großropperhausen

GPS coordinates: 50.93490,9.37270

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26