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Watterbacher House Forest Museum
DiscoverPlaces to seeGermanyBavariaLower FranconiaMiltenbergKirchzell
Watterbacher House Forest Museum
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Watterbacher House Forest Museum
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Naturpark Bayerischer Odenwald
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Sebastian Kowalke
November 23, 2017
Hiking
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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April 14, 2025
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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! 🌳
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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Elevation 440 m
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