50 years of Hungen: A look back at courageous coexistence and culture!

50 years of Hungen: A look back at courageous coexistence and culture!

Hungen, Deutschland - 50 years ago, the Hungen Castle experienced a remarkable transformation when a group of courageous young people took over, well known as the “castle community”. On December 17, 1974, Count von Oppersdorf's castle was given to this group, and on December 19, 2024, its fifty years was celebrated with a ceremony, in which numerous residents and representatives of the region took part. The gift certificate initiated a new era, not only for the venerable building, but also for the community, which was created here, as the Giessener Anzeiger

continuing pioneering spirit and social contacts

The castle community has repeatedly reinvented itself by trying out alternative ways of life. The current castle resident Sven Köppe describes life in the castle as "sensational" and thinks that there is always a place for informal gatherings. Sabine Fellner von Feldegg, a long -time member, emphasizes that Adolf Hampel's initiative to create a common room is still the basis of the community. This can also be seen in the decades of activities and events of the residents, such as the annual children's castle festival, which still enjoys great popularity, such as the Frankfurter " Rundschau holds.

The castle, which was built from the 15th to the 17th century, is also a great structural challenge. The self -administration of the castle residents is a unique feature that stands out from divine norms. Talks on the maintenance of the historical building fabric under the supervision of monument protection are the order of the day, and verifiable concepts for care were established by the castle community. This continuous care shows a strong feeling for responsibility towards the historical heritage.