History

In the year 1892, Herrihof was built as a holiday home by Max Leipheimer, a textile merchant from Karlsruhe. The name Herrihof dates back to the time of the ore mining, when the so-called Herrenhof (an administration building) stood at this spot – back then directly at the mine tunnel entrance.

Max Leipheimer was very devoted to the people of Todtnauberg. Especially during the war years of the 1 World War, he selflessly supported the poor population. In his house, everyone found warm hospitality, whether a local or one of the many other guests.

After a winter walk, the Grand Duchess of Baden also ended the day with a glass of red wine by the warm stove at Herrihof.

Max Leipheimer was a co-founder of the Todtnauberg Ski Club, was awarded several honorary positions, and was appointed honorary citizen of the municipality of Todtnauberg.

Badly affected by inflation, he died in poverty in the year 1936.

The husband of great-niece Elisabeth, Dr. Prof. Ludwig Lautenschläger, acquired Herrihof from the estate of the deceased. At that time, Herrihof also initially served as a holiday home, and only after their residence in Frankfurt was destroyed in the 2 World War did it also become a permanent place of residence. Ludwig Lautenschläger is still remembered by the people of Todtnauberg today as an unforgettable man for his medical assistance.

In the year 1954, her daughter Armgard Schüle and her husband began opening Herrihof to hotel guests. After her death in 2009, the property was placed under heritage protection, purchased by the two families Jörg/Rosenthal and Fischer, and completely renovated. Today, Herrihof once again shows its former splendour. In April 2018, Andres Schürer took over Herrihof, initially as a leaseholder. In the year 2021, the purchase was completed.