Spessart, Wiesen, Hügel, Wald | © Bert Schwarz 2024

Just a few kilometers from Schlüchtern, in the foothills of the Spessart, lies the sleepy village of Ramholz – which has always been part of the municipality of Vollmerz and therefore a district of Schlüchtern since the municipal reform.

Burg, Burghof | © Bert Schwarz 2024

Because of its romantic location in a valley surrounded by wooded mountain ranges, it is a popular excursion destination, especially for people living in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area.

Of course, we have also heard and read about it. We drive through the railroad underpass – and then: “Wow!” We did not expect this ambience and these buildings in this area. – Then curiosity sets in.

Burg, Einfahrt, Torbogen | © Bert Schwarz 2024

The castle is, of course, the eye-catcher in Ramholz. The history of the house in brief:

  • The foundation stone was laid on November 29, 1893, as documented on a stone slab on the building.
  • The owner of the new castle, an extension to the old Renaissance Hutten castle
  • Almost 2,000m² of living and usable space, plus approx. 2,500m² of cellar and utility rooms
  • 150 rooms, 52 fireplaces

So far the technical data. The Munich architects Emanuel and Gabriel von Seidl created the blueprints in the neo-Gothic style and the modeled “English” Renaissance, as was fashionable at the time. The combination with half-timbering also adds German style elements.

Burg | © Bert Schwarz 2023

At the beginning of the 20th century and after the First World War, it was an upper class hotspot for receptions and festivities. The living area is on the second floor. The third floor contains the staff and work rooms, such as the ironing room, laundry room and storage rooms.

Burg, Möbel, Sideboard | © Bert Schwarz 2023

The special attraction of this property is the park, which was created from around 100 hectares of agricultural land and features water features, streams, mounds, small groups of trees and buildings such as a forester's lodge, greenhouse, tea house, bowling alley and family crypt.

Schloss Ramholz | © Bert Schwarz 2024