Hotel with history

YOUR HOME IN MARBURG

The hotel, founded in 1834, was awarded the title of purveyor to the court of the Landgraves of Hesse in 1913 after continuous growth and has been owned by the Richter family since 1959. However, the growth of the city and the hotel, the development of technology, and the needs of the guests have led to significant external and internal changes over time.
 
Where the covered driveway for the carriages used to be, you will now find our reception hall. Just behind the building there was space for three carriages and six horses. An extension has replaced the neighboring "Hessischer Hof" and doubled the number of rooms in the hotel. Internally, it is connected to the main building by a floor.

Founding story

1829 - 1832

September 1829 landlord Wilhelm Weiß submitted a building application to the city of Marburg for a hotel on Elisabethstraße - today's "Marburger Hof".

October 1832 the legal transfer of the building plot took place, which Wilhelm Weiß acquired from the landowner Jacob Blenner

Historical motif

1832 - 1834

the "Gasthaus Weiß" was built and can already be seen on a lithograph from the year 1834, which shows Elisabethstraße. Over the years, the name of the house changed to "Europäischer Hof".

Historic street scene in Marburg featuring Gothic church towers, period buildings, and people in 19th-century attire

Historic Courtyard

1851

The Pfeiffer family acquired the hotel from innkeeper Weiß - it became the "Hotel Pfeiffer

At that time, there was a wide gate entrance in the middle of the building, through which carriages could enter the courtyard, where there was a stable with space for six horses and three carriages.

Historical Change

1884

The Pfeiffer family sold the hotel to the Leukroth family, the name „Hotel Pfeiffer“ was initially retained and later changed back to „Europäischer Hof“.

Historic European hotel facade with multiple windows, decorative balcony, and cobblestone street with pedestrians circa 1920

Excellent tradition

1913

the "European Court" was appointed as purveyor to the court of the Landgraves of Hesse.

Modern equipment

1939

the hotel was able to offer its guests 55 beds in 38 rooms with running water and 6 rooms with bathrooms. Also, two telephone connections and a modern radio system contributed to a high standard of the house.

 

Hotel Europäischer Hof in Marburg offers rooms with hot and cold running water, private bathrooms, lockable car boxes, and a conference room.
Logo of Europäischer Hof hotel in Marburg-Lahn with owner Richard Leukroth's name and contact number
Vintage-style hotel room with floral wallpaper, double sinks, wooden bed, vanity table with mirror, and round table with lace cover
Vintage-style hotel bathroom with tiled walls and floor, bathtub, bidet, toilet, patterned rug, and a table with two chairs by a curtained window
Elegant vintage hotel lounge with wooden chairs, a leather sofa, patterned curtains, and a guest reading by the window
Cozy hotel lobby seating with dark wood chairs arranged around a round table topped with a vase of fresh flowers
Bright conference room with a long table covered in a cloth, surrounded by 14 modern armchairs and minimalist decor

Hotel operation started

1944 - 1953

1944 the Tiemeyer family took over the hotel.

1945 Towards the end of the war, a bomb hit the house and caused significant damage.

1945 - 1950 the hotel was rebuilt - during this time, only the ground floor was usable as a catering establishment.

1950 the hotel was partially usable again and the hotel operation was resumed with 40 beds.

1953 construction of further sections began.

Historic European street with old stone buildings featuring steep roofs and narrow sidewalks along a quiet road.
Facade of Hotel Europäischer Hof with classic wooden entrance door and multiple windows along the street side
Night view of Europäischer Hof hotel facade with illuminated sign and windows showing restaurant and café
Historic hotel facade with vintage cars parked on a quiet street under large multi-pane windows
Classic hotel dining room with neatly set tables, white linens, wooden chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with curtains
Elegant dining room with long tables set with white linens, folded napkins, glassware, and wooden chairs under chandeliers
Elegant dining room with long tables set with white linens, folded napkins, glassware, and chairs, ready for a large event.
Classic hotel lounge with wooden chairs, tables covered in white linens, and a grand piano in a cozy corner.
Cozy hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, soft wall lamps, and a large cushioned bench along the wall

Modernize hotel

1959

Wolfgang and Hermine Richter acquired the hotel and immediately began expanding and remodeling the „European Court“.

Historic European street with vintage cars, a classic bus, pedestrians, and a hotel sign along cobblestone roads
Historic European street with vintage cars, a classic bus, pedestrians, and a hotel sign along cobblestone roads
Historic hotel building with vintage cars parked outside, featuring large display windows and a classic European facade
Hotel lobby with modern seating, decorative rugs, large mural of a mountain landscape, glass entrance doors, and ambient lighting.
Historic hotel entrance with vintage cars parked outside and guests carrying umbrellas on a rainy day
Historic hotel building with classic architecture and ground-floor shops, vintage cars parked on street, pedestrians with umbrellas
Historic hotel building under renovation with scaffolding along the facade and vintage cars parked on the street
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Hotel Extension

1978

Demolition of the neighboring „Hessischer Hof“, which made room for a new building adjoining the old hotel.

 

Historic Hessischer Hof hotel building with classic cars and guests in period attire outside in a quiet town square
Historic three-story hotel with multiple windows, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and vintage cars parked outside
Vintage hotel dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, large windows with curtains, and a grand piano in the corner
Cozy dining room with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, stained glass windows, and floral centerpieces creating a classic ambiance
Cozy hotel dining area with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, fresh flower centerpieces, and a small bar in the background
Historic three-story hotel building with multiple white-paned windows and pitched roof, situated on a quiet town street corner
Historic three-story hotel with vintage facade and dormer windows, located on a quiet street with classic cars parked outside

Historic Hessischer Hof hotel building with classic cars and guests in period attire outside in a quiet town square
Modern hotel entrance with double glass doors, framed by large windows and brick walls, illuminated by ceiling lights
Classic conference room with long table, fourteen chairs, wood-paneled walls, soft wall lamps, and central chandeliers
Cozy hotel room with double bed, floral sofa, armchair, small table with flowers, curtains, radiator, and wall art
Modern hotel facade with large windows, vintage sign reading Europäischer Hof, and a classic red car parked outside
Logo with ornate crest and text 'Europäischer Hof Marburg,' established 1837, highlighting comfortable restoration and royal supplier status
Street view of Hotel Europäischer Hof with classic mid-century facade and multiple windows, located in a lively urban area
Emblem with crowned lions holding a shield above elegant text reading Europäischer Hof Marburg
Classic hotel entrance with polished wood paneling, marquee signage, marble steps, and soft overhead lighting on a city street.
Cozy hotel room with wooden accents, bedside lamp, single bed, and marble bathroom sink with towel rack
Historic royal coat of arms with two crowned lions, ornate crown, and red draped mantle with gold trim
Spacious hotel lobby with glossy tile flooring, dark sofas around wooden tables, elegant mirrored columns, and a warmly lit reception desk

Historical Pictures

Image rights

Despite careful research, not all holders of image rights could be identified.
Please contact us if necessary.
 
Images Hessischer Hof 
Old house brochure, owner K. Kreutz, year of publication unknown, letterpress H. Kombächer
 
Images Europäischer Hof  (Hotel Pfeiffer)
Old house brochure, owner Richard Leukroth, year of publication unknown, Euker printing Marburg