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Today, the Amthof in its entirety is a cultural monument of particular importance and is considered by historians and heritage conservationists to be the best-preserved monastic farmstead in Southern Germany. With the incorporation of the town hall into the tithe barn, the renovation of the rectory and other buildings, its significance has been expanded again and its fabric saved from decay. Thus, the Amthof will retain its importance as a cultural monument and focal point for the town of Oberderdingen in the years to come.

The history of this very old and formerly important city is described on wall panels in the passage to the north.

Here you can admire the best-preserved medieval monastic farmstead. For information on the individual buildings, see Wikipedia or visit the site. ... Text of the information panel (with site plan) at the "Witches' Tower": "The 150 x 200 m Amthof (administrative farmstead) is one of the best-preserved medieval monastic farmsteads; it also served as the grange of Herrenalb Abbey for the Kraichgau region. As early as the 10th century, the Weißenburg records mention a Selhof manor in Derdingen. In 1216, Herrenalb, the Cistercian abbey in the Northern Black Forest, is named as the owner of the Pfleghof (administrative farmstead), and by 1252 it was the sole owner of all sovereign rights in Derdingen. Around the mid-15th century, the monks established a monastic office here. Even after the Reformation, the monastic administrative office in Derdingen remained the center of Württemberg's possessions in the Kraichgau. Both the monastic administrator and the Württemberg bailiff resided in what is now the rectory. Since 1534, the farmstead has been referred to as Amthof. [At]" In 1693, a major fire destroyed the wine press, and the chapel's roof truss was also destroyed, along with the cooperage (Bandhaus), a hay barn next to the tithe barn, and the Thieves' Tower, one of four towers in the manor. As late as 1710, the drawbridge at the manor gate was renewed, and iron chains replaced the ropes. In 1717, the church tower received its current spire, replacing the collapsed onion dome, which had housed a guardroom. In 1806, the Derdingen district office was dissolved, and since 1808, the manor house has been the residence of the local priest. As late as 1870, the moat surrounding the manor wall was still partially filled. It wasn't until around 1903 that the manor wall was breached at the Witches' Tower to create a second entrance to the manor. Between 1984 and 1988, the manor was renovated in consultation with the historic preservation authorities. The manor was designated a cultural monument of high importance under The building is a listed historical monument. Since the conversion of the tithe barn into the town hall and the renovation of the administrative building, the former monastic farmstead has once again become the heart of the community. A small exhibition about the history of the farmstead is on display in the Witch Tower!

A central location in Oberderdingen. It's a great place to rest in front of the Amthof.

Very nice here.

Very charming surroundings with beautiful architecture.

Idyllic place for a break.

A beautiful little town with a proud old castle above it.