Work on the federal fortress of Rastatt began on 15 November 1842 although its foundation stone was not laid until 18 October 1844, because laborious preparatory work was needed.
Die Arbeiten für die Bundesfestung Rastatt begannen am 15. November 1842, die Grundsteinlegung erfolgte jedoch erst am 18. Oktober 1844, da es langwieriger Vorarbeiten bedurfte.