Discover the story: Time travel to the Ziegenhain water fortress!

Discover the story: Time travel to the Ziegenhain water fortress!

The historical legacy of the Ziegenhain water fortress not only offers a fascinating insight into the past, but also an exciting event that takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Under the motto "Time travel to the epochs of the Ziegenhain water fortress", Bernd Bick, as a competent guide, will lead the participants through the impressive facility in Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain. Together, the eventful history of the fortress is explored, which made a name for itself during the Thirty Years' War as the fourth largest fortification in Hesse and withstanded numerous siege. According to nh24.de, these regular thematic tours are planned every third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. The historical turning points that the water fortress has experienced are particularly worth mentioning. During the tenure of Landgrave Philipp the Greater, the old castle was converted into a modern water fortress in the 16th century. This conversion was not only structurally significant, but also led to the development of a center of the Reformation in the region. The adoption of the Ziegenhain church breeding regulations in 1539 is another example of the historical relevance of this place, as the Wikipedia.

history and meaning of the water fortress

The origins of the Ziegenhain water fortress go back to 950 when a mountain was built, and in 1144 the construction work for a new castle under Count Gottfried von Reichenbach-Wegebach began. The expansion to water fortress began between 1537 and 1546, which underlines the importance of this place for the region. Surrounded by a six -meter -high earth wall and secured by only access over a wooden tract bridge, the fortress once housed casemates, a armory, fruit houses, a brewery and even a horse mill.

According to various historical phase, the fortress survived numerous attacks and restructuring-from military use to its current function as part of the Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain correctional facility. This multifaceted story is an exciting topic for the upcoming event, which contributes to deepening public interest in local history.

registration and details

The event not only offers a look into the past, but also the opportunity to participate in an informative and entertaining leadership. Interested parties should hurry up: The registration deadline is June 20, 2025, at 3 p.m. There are several options for registration: by phone at 06691 9156601, by email to info@rotkaeppchenland.de or online via the website www.rotkaeppchenland.de. The meeting point is the tourist information in front of Paradeplatz 7, 34613 Schwalmstadt.

The Ziegenhain water fortress is listed and attracts both citizens and tourists with its rich history. Take the opportunity to learn more about this significant system and experience a journey through time through the epochs of your history!