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| Erbach | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 13.666 (2019) | |
| height | 250 m | |
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Erbach is a city in the middle of Odenwald. The city is the county seat of south hessian Odenwaldkreis.
background
Erbach was first named in 1095 Ertbach mentioned in a document. The name refers to the Erdbachwhich flows partially underground in a karst system. Around 1180, a moated castle was built in the Mümling valley, remains of which are still there. In the vicinity of this castle, called Stadtel were the apartments of the Burgmannen, some of them still exist today. Since 1532 the lords of Erbach were imperial counts. In 1560 the place received city rights. The last imperial count in Erbach was Franz I. (1754-1823), he was a passionate art collector, his collections can still be admired in Erbach Castle today. But he also endeavored to improve the meager life of his subjects. So he promoted agriculture, and at his suggestion, the Ivory carving introduced,
getting there
By train
Of Darmstadt Hbf runs the Odenwaldbahn (VIAS) with modern diesel railcars via Groß-Umstadt Wiebelsbach, Bad King and Michelstadt to Erbach and from there on to Eberbach. Individual city express trains run from Frankfurt am Main via Darmstadt-Nord to Erbach. In Groß-Umstadt Wiebelsbach regional trains come from Hanau at.
Erbach belongs - like the entire Odenwaldkreis - to the Rhein-Main transport association. The Odenwaldkreis is also a transition tariff area in the Rhein-Neckar transport association.
With the leisure bus
http://www.rmv.de/coremedia/generator/RMV/Freizeit/FreizeitMitRMVPartner/Freizeittipps/14_20Odenwaldkreis/FREI__14__NaTourBus.htmlNaTourBusse with bicycle trailers - from the Neckar through the Odenwald to the Main] Line 40N / 50N: Eberbach - Beerfelden - Erbach - Michelstadt - Eulbach - Amorbach - Miltenberg in both directions every 2 hours, from April to the end of October 2011 on weekends and public holidays.
By bicycle
- Via the Hessian long-distance cycle route R4
In the street
The federal highway 
comes over from the west Bensheim and Lindenfels through the Odenwald to Erbach and continues over Amorbach to Walldürn and Tauberbischofsheim. The 
comes from south of Eberbach and Beerfelden to Erbach and continues over Michelstadt and Bad King to The castle.
The German half-timbered street leads through the place.
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
Erbach Castle
The Residential palace The Count of Erbach is essentially a building from 1736, its current neo-baroque appearance was given by a redesign in 1902. The mighty keep goes back to the medieval moated castle, its Gothic spire was given in the 15th century. The outbuildings were built in the 16th century. The pleasure garden with the late baroque orangery is also part of the palace complex; they are separated from the palace by the market square and the Mümling.
The castle houses the extensive collections of Count Franz I and his successors on the first floor; they are now owned by the State of Hesse. The second floor is occupied by the count's family.
Stadtel
North of the castle in the Middle Ages was the old town center around today's street in the Städtel. Essential structures are the courtyards of the former castle men
- Templar House, a representative stone building with stepped gables
- Burgmannenhaus Pavey, a tower of the city wall is built into the north side. The property belongs to the Protestant kindergarten
- Habermannsburg
Other structures
- Protestant City Church, built around 1750, the tower was once part of the city fortifications
- The court House was built in the Renaissance style from 1902-1904, it stands at the B45.
Museums
- The Count's Collections at Erbach Castle, Castle courtyard (old building) Marktplatz 7, 64711 Erbach im Odenwald. Tel.: (0)6062 809360, Email: [email protected]. A showpiece is that Deer Gallery, there is a collection of abnormal antlers in it. In the neo-Gothic knight's hall there is a collection of weapons, special exhibits are the Ortenburger saddle and a cup, classified as Nationally valuable cultural asset. The important collections of Francis I include Greek and Roman sculptures. The private rooms are also stylishly furnished, apart from the living room there is a green and a red salon, the orange room and a Chinese room. In these rooms are furniture and handicrafts from the Count's collection.Open: The museum can only be visited with a guide. Times: March-Oct Mon-Fri 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Sat, Sun, holidays 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
In the Hubertus chapel of the castle was the late Gothic Schöllenbach Altarpiece housed, he originally comes from the pilgrimage church Schöllenbach in the Odenwald.
The Schöllenbach Altar can be viewed as part of a guided tour. Times: March-Oct Mon-Fri 3.15pm, Sat Sun Holidays 3.15pm and 4.15pm.
- 1 German Ivory Museum Erbach, Marktplatz 7, 64711 Erbach im Odenwald. Tel.: 49 (0)6062 80 93 60, Fax: 49 (0)6062 809 36 15, Email: [email protected].
In 2016 the German Ivory Museum celebrated its reopening in Erbach Castle. With the incorporation of the German Ivory Museum into the premises of the Erbacher Schloss, the handicraft creations have returned to their starting point. Imbued with the spirit of the Enlightenment and stimulated by his six-year educational trip through Europe, Count Franz I zu Erbach-Erbach (1754-1823) made the ivory craft at home in the Odenwald. At 450 m2 The chronologically structured exhibition shows a tour from the beginnings of the Erbacher ivory carving art to the modern age. Based on Count Franz I's world of ideas and his hand-made, artful objects, the presentation shows the visitor the development and central importance of Erbach ivory art in the 19th and 20th centuries. As if floating, the illuminated exhibits emerge from the darkness into the light. The aesthetic experience, the joy in the beauty of each individual work is at the center of this modern and unique presentation.Open: March-October: daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / November and December: daily 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on December 24, 25 and 26) / Advent weekends: Friday and Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. / January and February that is Museum closed.
activities
- Erbacher meadow market. The folk festival takes place annually in the last full week in July including the two weekends. The supporting program includes a riding and jumping tournament as well as several horse races.
shop
- Erbach is known as the ivory city. Even if the trade in elephant ivory almost came to a standstill (there are only small remaining stocks), there is still a wide range on offer. This is often made of mammoth ivory, but there are also carvings of walrus teeth or horn. Specialty shops are in the old town, there is also a shop in the Ivory Museum.
- Wood carving and turning were traditional arts and crafts in the Odenwald. The offer in the shops is still available, but they are often articles from the Ore Mountains or imported goods.
- Ceramics is also a traditional trade, the range of local potters ranges from simple utility ceramics to sophisticated handicrafts.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- RV park: There are 11 parking spaces at the Alexanderbad, they are free for the first 72 hours. Charges apply for electricity and fresh water.
health
Practical advice
- Tourist information (Tourist center Odenwald), Marktplatz 1 (old town hall), 64711 Erbach im Odenwald (at the palace square next to the bridge). Tel.: (0)6062 6480, Email: [email protected]. In the tourist information is the Odenwald shopThe offer ranges from hiking maps and literature to simple souvenirs and local agricultural products.Open: Nov-Mar 11 am-4pm, Apr-Oct 10 am-5pm.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.erbach.de/ - Official website of Erbach
