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September 12, 2026
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The origin (17th and 18th centuries)1678/1680: Johann Georg Seifert von Edelsheim had a stately house built on the Main, which formed the core of the later central section. [1] (schmuckatelier-wolfgang-uhl.de/ateliermagazin-rumpenheim), [2] (burgen-und-schloesser.de/deutschland/hessen/offenbach-main/schloss-rumpenheim/)1736/1765: The von Edelsheim family sold the estate to Prince Karl of Hesse-Kassel. [1] (bi-rumpenheim.org/rumpenheimer-schloss-und-schlosspark/)1787–1788: Under Prince Friedrich of Hesse-Kassel, the building was expanded into a representative three-wing complex. At the same time, the surrounding castle park was created, which was later gradually expanded into an English landscape garden.
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Jürgen 🚴🏿♂️🥾🚶♂️🌳🦌🌲🍻🏖️🤿🍹😎
September 12, 2026
Gravel riding
Flowering period in the 19th century
In the 19th century, the castle developed into a summer residence and a popular meeting place for the European high nobility.
Numerous kings, emperors, and princes (including Russian nobility and the later British Queen Mary) spent their time here.
1866: After the war between Prussia and Austria, the area came to the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt.
In the 19th century, the castle developed into a summer residence and a popular meeting place for the European high nobility.
Numerous kings, emperors, and princes (including Russian nobility and the later British Queen Mary) spent their time here.
1866: After the war between Prussia and Austria, the area came to the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt.
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Jürgen 🚴🏿♂️🥾🚶♂️🌳🦌🌲🍻🏖️🤿🍹😎
September 12, 2026
Gravel riding
Decline and present1902: The landgrave family moved into Kronberg Castle, causing the courtly splendor to fade in Rumpenheim.1942: Rumpenheim was incorporated into Offenbach am Main.1965: The city of Offenbach Offenbach am Main bought the castle from the House of Hesse foundation.Current use: The building was thoroughly renovated and today serves as a private residential complex. The extensive castle park is publicly accessible.
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