Holzhausenschlösschen, Baroque water palace in Nordend, Frankfurt, Germany
The Holzhausenschlösschen is a baroque water palace located in Frankfurt's Nordend district with a rectangular layout and five bays along its main facade. Water surrounds the structure and a stone bridge provides access to the entrance.
Built between 1727 and 1729 by architect Louis Remy de la Fosse, the palace replaced a medieval fortress that previously stood on the Holzhausen family estate. This transformation shifted the site from military fortification to residential palace.
The palace now serves as headquarters for the Frankfurt Citizens Foundation and hosts chamber music concerts and cultural events throughout the year. Visitors can experience regular musical performances and public gatherings here.
Following renovations completed in 2014, the palace features modern facilities with barrier-free access and updated event spaces. Visitors can explore the rooms and attend various public events held throughout the year.
A memorial stone at the entrance, carved in 1940 by Egon Schiffers, commemorates Friedrich Fröbel, who tutored the Holzhausen children from 1806 to 1808. The roof is a Nordic säteritak with dormers on its lower level and a belvedere above, unlike the crow-stepped gables usual in this house form.
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