Our History
Our house dates back to its namesake, Luise Wehrenfennig, the pastor’s wife. Born in Regensburg in 1821 as Luise Hertlein, the governess met the young pastor Moritz Wehrenfennig during a stay in Goisern in 1859, whom she married the following year. In 1863, she first set up a “preschool,” i.e., a kindergarten, in the parsonage; and five years later she began teaching girls handicrafts in another room. However, the rectory soon became too small, and so in 1875 the kindergarten and handicraft school moved to the newly built Protestant children’s home, which was financed and built with the help of Luise Wehrenfennig’s extensive network.
Our Mission
We pride ourselves on offering the best value for money in the region. Our ultimate goal is to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Our team will make you feel welcome. From simple, comfortable rooms to affordable catering, we strive to provide a hassle-free and budget-friendly experience. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to meet your needs.
Our History
Our house dates back to its namesake, Luise Wehrenfennig, the pastor’s wife. Born in Regensburg in 1821 as Luise Hertlein, the governess met the young pastor Moritz Wehrenfennig during a stay in Goisern in 1859, whom she married the following year. In 1863, she first set up a “preschool,” i.e., a kindergarten, in the parsonage; and five years later she began teaching girls handicrafts in another room. However, the rectory soon became too small, and so in 1875 the kindergarten and handicraft school moved to the newly built Protestant children’s home, which was financed and built with the help of Luise Wehrenfennig’s extensive network.
Our Mission
We pride ourselves on offering the best value for money in the region. Our ultimate goal is to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Our team will make you feel welcome. From simple, comfortable rooms to affordable catering, we strive to provide a hassle-free and budget-friendly experience. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to meet your needs.
Our History
Our house dates back to its namesake, Luise Wehrenfennig, the pastor’s wife. Born Luise Hertlein in Regensburg in 1821, the governess met the young pastor Moritz Wehrenfennig during a stay in Goisern in 1859, whom she married the following year. In 1863, she first set up a “Kleinkinderschule” (nursery school), i.e., a kindergarten, in the parsonage; five years later, she began teaching girls handicrafts in another room. However, the rectory soon became too small, and so in 1875 the kindergarten and handicraft school moved to the newly built Protestant children’s home, which was financed and built with the help of Luise Wehrenfennig’s extensive network.
First, in 1863, she set up a “school for small children,” i.e., a kindergarten, in the rectory; Five years later, she began teaching girls handicrafts in another room. However, the rectory soon became too small, and so in 1875 the kindergarten and handicraft school moved to the newly built Protestant children’s home, which was financed and built with the help of Luise Wehrenfennig’s extensive network. It offered enough space to also accommodate a Protestant educational home, which was to become a home for poor or orphaned girls. In order to secure the future of the home, the “Foundation for Educational Purposes in the Service of the Protestant Church in Austria” was established.Luise Wehrenfennig ran her home until her death in 1900. It remained in this form until the foundation was dissolved by the National Socialists in 1939. The house was then converted into a nursing home for the elderly. After the war, the kindergarten was reopened and the nursing home remained in place for the time being.
In 1966, the Luise Wehrenfennig House was given its current name, and since 1976 it has been run as a youth recreation center. The property is owned by the Evangelical Church A.B. in Upper Austria, and its management is the responsibility of the Evangelical Youth of Upper Austria.
Today, the Luise Wehrenfennig House is a modern and friendly recreation center and is more popular than ever for youth camps, sports weeks, and vacations. Luise Wehrenfennig’s concerns live on in it to this day.