Gedern is a charming little town in Northern Hessen, in the Naturpark Hoher Vogelsberg. Since 1972 Gedern consists of 6 communities: Steinberg, Wenings, Nieder-, Mittel-, Ober-Seemen and Gedern. It has about 7600 inhabitants and is a nationally recognized spa [Luftkurort]. Gedern, first mentioned in a document of the Lorsch Monastary, received its city rights in 1356 from Emperor Karl IV. In 1535 the town was acquired by the aristrocratic line of Stolberg-Wernigerode.
My wife's ancestors come from here, so we spent a couple of days doing some genealogical research and were lucky enough to spend the nights in the recently renovated Schloß. To see more photos of the town, the castle and some historical paintings of Gedern, just click in the appropriate picture below.
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