Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Gasthaus „Zum Ochsen”
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Old Inn "Zum Ochsen"
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. Altes Gasthaus „Zum Ochsen” / Old Inn "Zum Ochsen" Marker
Bereits um 1726 betrieb Johann Michael Renkert an dieser Stelle das Wirtshaus „Zum Ochsen". Die daran angeschlossene große Hofanlage mit Scheunen, Stallungen und Garten war 1748 bei der Planung des heutigen Schlossplatzes im Weg. Erst nach jahrelangem Streit mit der Hofkammer trat der junge Ochsenwirt Michael Renkert im Juli 1754 dieses Gelände zum Neubau der benachbarten Gardereiterkaserne ab. Als Entschädigung erhielt er das Grundstück Schlossplatz 9 und erbaute darauf 1760 das noch bestehende stattliche Wohnhaus. Das alte einstöckige Wirtshaus blieb zunächst vom Abriss verschont. Es wurde erst 1826 durch den heutigen Bau ersetzt und erhielt 1838 vom neuen Eigentümer Joseph Schrieder das Schild „Zum Erbprinzen".
Namhafte Persönlichkeiten gingen im Ochsen ein und aus, allen voran die Musiker der Mannheimer Schule. Als der berühmte Komponist Christoph Willibald Gluck 1774 nach Schwetzingen kam, traf er sich vor der Audienz beim Kurfürsten hier mit den Mitgliedern der Hofkapelle. Auch Friedrich von Schiller übernachtete auf seiner Reise nach Mannheim zur Uraufführung der „Räuber“ am 12. Januar 1782 hier.
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Johann Michael Renkert was already running the "Zum Ochsen" inn on this site in 1726. The large courtyard complex with barns, stables and gardens attached to it got in the way of the planning of today's Schlossplatz in 1748. It was only after years of dispute with the court chamber that the young Ochsen innkeeper Michael Renkert gave up this land in July 1754 to build the neighboring Guards Barracks. As compensation, he received the property at Schlossplatz 9 and built the stately house that still exists on it in 1760. The old one-story inn was initially spared from demolition. It was not replaced by the current building until 1826 and in 1838 the new owner Joseph Schrieder gave it the sign "Zum Erbprinzen".
Well-known personalities came and went at the Ochsen, especially the musicians of the Mannheim School. When the famous composer Christoph Willibald Gluck came to Schwetzingen in 1774, he met the members of the court orchestra here before his audience with the Elector. Friedrich von Schiller also stayed here on his journey to Mannheim for the premiere of “The Robbers” on January 12, 1782. He almost arrived late for the premiere because he had become involved in a flirtation with a waitress.
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
2. The entrance to the Old Inn "Zum Ochsen" and Marker
Location. 49° 23.037′ N, 8° 34.353′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is at the intersection of Karlsruher Straße and Schloßpl on Karlsruher Straße. The marker is located at the north entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karlsruher Str 1, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glücksschwein / Lucky Pig (within shouting distance of this marker); Schloss Schwetzingen und der Schlossplatz / Schwetzingen Palace and the Palace Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rabaliatti-Haus / Rabaliatti House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nicolas de Pigage (about 120 meters away); Schloß Schwetzingen / Schwetzingen Palace (about 120 meters away); Ein Paradies der Tonkünstler / A Paradise for Musicians (about 150 meters away); Musikerfamilie Ziwny / Ignaz Holzbauer (about 150 meters away); "Ein Paradies der Tonkünstler - HörBar" / "A paradise for sound artists - HörBar" (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
3. The view of the Old Inn "Zum Ochsen" building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
