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Brentanohaus Oestrich-Winkel
Brentanohaus Oestrich-Winkel
65375 Oestrich-Winkel
Guided tours by appointments
The Brentano House is considered one of the most important intellectual and cultural centres of Rhine Romanticism. Acquired in 1804 by brothers Franz and Georg Brentano, the estate, built in 1751, remained in the family for over two centuries. Its idyllic location on the banks of the Rhine, surrounded by the vineyards of the Rheingau, reminded the Frankfurt merchant family of their Italian roots.
Under Franz and Antonia von Brentano, the house became a meeting place for the European elite. Great minds such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the Brothers Grimm, Achim von Arnim and Baron vom und zum Stein found inspiration here. Particularly impressive: the living quarters on the upper floor – including the rooms where Goethe resided in 1814 – have been preserved with their original furnishings. Today, they offer an authentic insight into 19th-century interior design.
The grounds also exude history. Where Goethe once took his morning walks, neat rows of vines and a historic pergola still characterise the landscape today. A special gem is the bathhouse built in 1817 at the edge of the garden: once built as a garden pavilion, it has now been lovingly renovated and serves as a stylish venue for readings, concerts and weddings.