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Watterbacher House Forest Museum

Watterbacher House Forest Museum

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Watterbacher House Forest Museum

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerischer Odenwald

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Location: Kirchzell, Miltenberg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Sebastian Kowalke

November 23, 2017

The Watterbacher Haus is the oldest surviving farmhouse in the Odenwald. The building was completed in 1475 and now houses a museum. There you can find out more about the history of the house and about rural life in the Middle Ages.

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Nico

April 15, 2022

Currently open again

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Michael (Wasi)

April 14, 2025

The Watterbacher Haus Forest Museum is a historic gem in the Odenwald Forest. Originally a residential barn dating back to 1475, it was rebuilt in Preunschen, a district of Kirchzell, and now houses a fascinating exhibition on forest history. It shows how the forest has been used since the Middle Ages, from timber harvesting to basket making.

The building itself is a masterpiece of medieval half-timbered architecture and is considered the oldest surviving farmhouse in the Bavarian Odenwald Forest. A visit is like a journey back in time – perfect for history and nature enthusiasts! 🌳

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Location: Kirchzell, Miltenberg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Watterbacher House Forest Museum

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