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Watterbacher House Forest Museum
DiscoverPlaces to seeGermanyBavariaLower FranconiaMiltenbergKirchzell
Watterbacher House Forest Museum
Highlight • Historical Site
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 today houses a museum. Inside, you can learn extensively about the history of the house and rural life in the Middle Ages.
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Michael (Wasi)
April 14, 2025
Hiking
The Waldmuseum Watterbacher Haus is a historical gem in the Odenwald forest. Originally a farmhouse from 1475, it was rebuilt in Preunschen, a district of Kirchzell, and today houses a fascinating exhibition on forest history. It shows how the forest has been used since the Middle Ages, from timber harvesting to basket weaving.
The building itself is a masterpiece of medieval timber-frame architecture and is considered the oldest preserved farmhouse in the Bavarian Odenwald. A visit is like a journey back in time – perfect for history and nature fans! 🌳
The building itself is a masterpiece of medieval timber-frame architecture and is considered the oldest preserved farmhouse in the Bavarian Odenwald. A visit is like a journey back in time – perfect for history and nature fans! 🌳
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Elevation 440 m
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