The Haftelhof is located in the border area Südliche Weinstraße/Alsace (Southern Palatinate). It is surrounded by the villages of Schweighofen, Oberotterbach and Schweigen-Rechtenbach, each 2 km away. Politically, the Haftelhof belongs to Schweighofen (municipality of Bad Bergzabern).
In addition to artistic events, the Haftelhof offers spaces for encounters and discussions. Concerts, exhibitions, corporate events and festivities take place here. We will gladly provide you with further information.
Historical facts about the Haftelhof
- around 1470: Monastery yard of the Augustinian monastery Stephansfeld near Strasbourg
- around 1570: Lordship zu Guttenberg acquires the Haftelhof
- around 1750: Mennonites take over the management of the Haftelhof
- around 1770: the then owner von Weber has the Haftelhof rebuilt, approximately in its present form
- around 1792: during the French Revolution the Haftelhof is confiscated, divided into the eastern and western parts and sold by forced sale
- around 1946: after about 200 years the Mennonites leave the Haftelhof
- 2006/2007: the eastern part of the Haftelhof (Haftelhof 1) is thoroughly renovated and is available for cultural events, conferences, celebrations and overnight stays
After its renovation in 2006 / 2007, the Haftelhof is used for various cultural events, conferences and celebrations:
1. workshop for hidden talents: Sculpture, painting and drawing courses, music workshops, literature, etc.
2. music at the Haftelhof: concerts
3. gallery at the Haftelhof: exhibitions
4. LebensART Haftelhof GmbH: conferences, celebrations, overnight stays for bicycle/hiking tours, excursions
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You can reach us at: 06342 919918 or by email: werkstatt@haftelhof.orgPublic transport
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Haftelhof
76889 Schweighofen
+49 6342 919918 http://www.haftelhof.org E-mail: werkstatt@haftelhof.org
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