The Straßenheimer Hof is a historic Franconian estate and cultural monument whose origins date back to the
Franconian-Roman period. Originally an agricultural outpost of Lorsch Abbey, the estate was recently
renovated to host special events. Today, it serves as a venue for economic and political discussions, conferences,
seminars, private concerts, book readings, and exhibitions.
The Straßenheimerhof is not only a historically protected site
—you and your guests will have the place all to yourselves, and we are your trusted point of contact.
We are delighted when our guests rediscover both for themselves at the Strassenheimer Hof and take a piece away with them. We are also delighted to welcome anyone who is enthusiastic about the Strassenheimer Hof and would like to realise their own ideas with us at our home.
Visiting Straßenheim is like taking a step back in time. Throughout history, people have sought out this secluded location to work, live or simply spend some time. Straßenheim’s roots date back to the Bronze Age when the ancient Romans used the village as a changing station on their military highway stretching from Ladenburg to Worms.
The settlement Straßenheim was first mentioned under the name ‘Villa Strazheim’ in the year 903 AD. Straßenheimer Hof is located in the immediate vicinity of the Chapel of Maria Magdalena. A number of houses dot landscape which features Straßenheim’s landmark, the early nineteenth century Water Tower. This quaint old farming estate, which remains in operation to this day, is surrounded by fields and meadows, offering a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of our modern-day lives.
Painstakingly restored with great attention to detail, the old farmhouse now elegantly juxtaposes tradition and modernity.
On the outside, the sandstone walls and abundant green foliage hark back to a bygone age. Inside however the stylish décor and ambience invite you to spend the perfect evening engaging in uplifting conversation or simply enjoying a few hours of relaxation.
Straßenheim’s secluded location makes for unrivalled privacy that will render your time with us beyond compare. Here you have many different opportunities for taking advantage of all the estate has to offer. For more information on the history, click here: www.strassenheim.de
oday, the Chapel of Maria Magdalena is the oldest church in Mannheim. Formerly a parish church, its exact date of construction is unknown, although it is assumed the cornerstone was laid in the 13th century. The pointed arch of the Gothic window frame and the tapered portal date from the 16th century. The Baroque interior however is the result of a mid-18th century refurbishment. www.magdalenenkapelle.com
