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Haus Fürstenberg is more than just a location. It is a place full of history, nestled in the idyllic landscape of the Lower Rhine, surrounded by green meadows and ancient trees. 

 

Haus Fürstenberg is steeped in an interesting and eventful local history. Originally the location of a Cistercian monastery, founded in the 12th century. For centuries it was a place of reflection and spiritual life. The monastery was completely destroyed in the Spanish-Dutch War in the 17th century. Today, the chapel, completed around 1699, serves as a reminder of the former impressive monastery complex.  Today’s House Fürstenberg was built in 1843 by the District  Administrator Gustav von Hochwaechter, according to the plans of the Cologne Cathedral builder Ernst Friedrich Zwirner For decades, the property served as a home and summer retreat for various families. In the 1920s it was used by the Folkwang School for dance seminars. From 1932 onwards, the Düsseldorf Art Academy held its summer academy for open-air painting there. After the turmoil of the Second World War, the house stood empty for over 40 years and fell increasingly into disrepair.

 

It was the family of the current owner, Simone Ackermans, who restored the property in the 1990s, with love and dedication and breathed new life into it. 

 

Today, the property offers an unique and inspiring setting for retreats, off site company meetings and events for corporate and individual clients.