Once upon a time, did you know that Frommershausen in Kassel was first mentioned in documents in 1107? Back then, it was called Frumehereshusun. The noble Kunimund donated the village to Hersfeld Abbey. Let’s step back in time and explore this charming part of Vellmar.
Frommershausen sits six kilometers northwest of Kassel in North Hesse. The B7 federal road runs to the west. The L3234 and L3386 state roads meet in the village. This location has shaped Frommershausen.
Over the centuries, Frommershausen has been called different names. In 1196, it was Drumershusen. Around 1200, it was Fromershusen. In 1296, it was Vrumershusen. These names show how language evolved.
In Frommershausen, life is good. There is a primary school for the little ones. A municipal kindergarten cares for the youngest residents. A multi-purpose hall hosts events and celebrations. A barbecue hut can be rented for parties of 50 to 60 people.
The Protestant church in Frommershausen is special. It dates back to the 12th century. Johann Stephan Heeren built its organ in 1769. Imagine the music that has filled this church over the centuries.
Around 1200, Frommershausen was known as a comicia. In 1306, it was a village. By 1585, there were nine households. In 1885, the village had 252 residents. Most were Protestant.
In 1967, Frommershausen joined Niedervellmar. Together, they formed the new municipality of Vellmar. Frommershausen became a district of Vellmar.
In 1107, Kunimund gave his property in Frommershausen to Hersfeld Monastery. Around 1200, 1296, and 1306, Weissenstein Monastery was a landlord in Frommershausen. In 1325, Hardehausen Monastery acquired land in Frommershausen.
After the Reformation, Frommershausen was initially part of Simmershausen and Obervelmar. In 1761, it became a vicarage of Simmershausen. In 1870, it became a branch of Obervellmar again. In 1971, a parish Vellmar-Frommershausen was established.
Frommershausen may have had a chapel as early as 1107. A priest was mentioned in 1252. A church existed in 1258. The late Gothic hall church has a tower with Romanesque parts. It was renovated in 1960 and 1988.
Today, Frommershausen is a vibrant part of Vellmar. It combines history with modern life. The village has grown. It offers a high quality of life for its residents.
As you leave Frommershausen, remember its long history. From a small village to a modern district, Frommershausen has a unique story to tell. Its church, community, and location make it a special place in Kassel.