B L AC K F O R E ST O P E N A I R M US E U M

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How did the people live in the Black Forest in the

days of yesteryear?
Turn back the pages of time and relive history as a firsthand experience.
Where the magnificently preserved Vogtsbauernhof farmstead once stood
alone in the open fields, it is now joined by numerous historical buildings
from various regions of the Black Forest to breathe life into times of long
Getting here by car and bus
The Museum is situated directly on the main road B33.
From A5, exit Offenburg, direction Villingen-Schwenningen B33.
From the A81, exit Rottweil, direction Offenburg B462/B294.
From Freiburg, direction Waldkirch/Elzach/Gutach (Schwarzwaldbahn)
B294/B33.
Enough parking spaces for cars and buses.

ago. Six fully furnished farmhouses, the day labourers cottage and 15 outbuildings, such as mills, sawmills, barns, stalls, a chapel, storehouses and a
granny house (Leibgedinghaus), invite you to take a stroll and discover the
multifaceted aspects of the Black Forest way of life.
Fascinating demonstrations and events will transport you back to bygone

Getting here by train

The next train station is in Hausach.
Public bus: Regular buses to the bus stop Vogtsbauernhof (line 7150).
Find further timetable information at www.vogtsbauernhof.de.
Footpath: signposted footpath to the museum (walking time approx. 35
mins).
Coordinates: 48.270012, 8.201101 (length, width)

centuries and will give you a graphic picture of the crafts, tools, customs,
traditions, work and lifestyle of former times.
Visit the dark rooms, soot-blackened kitchens, gardens and surroundings and the mysterious customs, the old-world habits: the fabric of past life in
the Black Forest will unfold before your very eyes.

Mannheim

unforgettable experience: whether you witness old crafts and mills in ac-

tion, or step into the footprints of our forefathers by taking part in one of

Strasbourg

(traditional end-of-season feast), plus every year a new special exhibition on

Colmar

A35

Our educational tours for groups, school children and pre-school children,
accompanied by an experienced guide, will take you on a fascinating journey
through the history of the Black Forest. The choice is yours: a guided tour
on a selected theme or a tour of your own supplemented by stimulating
hands-on activities.
Feel free to ask for our leaflet on guided tours and events. You can also

Stuttgart

A8

Mulhouse

B3

CH

Freiburg

B294

A5

Emmendingen

A5

Horb

B294

Haslach Hausach
A81
Gutach
(Schwarzwaldbahn)
B462

Lahr

A81

Black Forest cultural history. Look forward to a host of exciting events!

Turning learning into fun: living history.

Karlsruhe

Freudenstadt

B33

Offenburg

the many hands-on activities. In addition, there are many highlights ranging
from the special day for traditional costumes all the way to our Schlachtfest

Offenburg

A6

Daily events throughout the season make your visit to the museum an

Schramberg
B33
Triberg

Rottweil

Waldkirch

Basel

Freiburg

Villingen Trossingen
Furtwangen Schwenningen

Guided tours
Guided tours after reservation by telephone. Find further information
about our programs in English and other foreign languages on our website at www.vogtsbauernhof.de.
Museum restaurant and shop
Museum restaurant Zum Hofengel
Kiosk in the playground area
Museum shop with literature and souvenirs

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cover picture: Klaus Hohnwald

photos inside: Hans-Jrg Haas, Karl Schlessmann & Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof

find all our leaflets for download on www.vogtsbauernhof.de.

Phone 0049 (0) 7831 / 93 56 - 0 or info@vogtsbauernhof.de

Visit www.vogtsbauernhof.de and find all we have to offer
from guided tours to private celebrations. We look forward to
seeing you!

Museum hours
End of March till beginning of November daily 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
(last admission 5.00 pm), in August 9.00 am to 7.00 pm (last admission 6.00 pm)

Schwarzwlder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof

77793 Gutach (Schwarzwaldbahn)
Telefon: 0049 (0) 7831 / 93 56 0 Fax: 0049 (0) 7831 / 93 56 29
Email: info@vogtsbauernhof.de

Information & Map of Museum

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Relive the past with all your senses and take

home thousands of new impressions.

You are welcome to

use our self-guided
audio aid.
Available in the
Museum shop.

Watch out kids!

Audio point

Wherever our Sam appears

with his lamb, there are
things to know and things to
do in store for you.

18 Hemp press
19 Granny house of 1652
cartwright shop

07 Hotzenwaldhaus of 1756

Daily Events
~ Free guided tours for the public (in German):
Daily at 2.30 pm, in August also at 11.30 am.
~ Mill demonstration: Daily at 11.15 am, 12.15 am and 2.15 pm.
~ Demonstration of Black Forest cooking in the Falkenhof:
Daily from 11.00 am 2.30 pm, from mid-May till
mid-September.
~ Daily craftsmen demonstrations: Museum visitors are invited
to witness traditional crafts. Every day from May to September.
~ Museum workshop for families:

In the Hotzenwaldhaus, under expert guidance, the museum guests can make
various items and objects, from cuckoo pipes and water wheels to lanterns
and hardwood baskets, theres a wide range to choose from! Open daily.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum! You will find
an ashtray at the kiosk.

Private photographers are welcome. Please register if you wish to take photos
for commercial purposes as the approval of the museum management is
required.

01 Hippenseppenhof of 1599
Furtwangen-Katzensteig, 920 m ASL
clocks and traditional costumes in the Black Forest /
Black Forest cabinet / herder children

02 Farm chapel of 1736

03 Storehouse of the upper Black Forest
around 1590
04 Day labourers cottage of 1819
Oberprechtal, 550 m ASL
How the house was moved to the museum: documentation
of building relocation in semi-assembled state

05 Schauinslandhaus of 1730
Schauinsland, 1100 m ASL
Schnefler craft (woodworker craft, folk belief and tradition)

06 Falkenhof of 1737

Dreisamtal, 530 m ASL

dairy and livestock farming in the Black Forest /
historical and modern light sources, a comparison /
childhood in the Black Forest

Hotzenwald, 920 m ASL

textile handicraft in the Black Forest / museum
workshop for families and children / childrens
memorabilia loft

08 Vogtsbauernhof of 1612
Original site, Gutach valley, 260 m ASL
Strhandwerk (typical work carried out
by travelling craftsmen)

09 Gutach valley storehouse

around 1606/1626
10 Hermann Schilli House Repository
11 Bakery and distillery around 1870
12 Knock-and-drop sawmill of 1673
13 Farm mill of 1609
14 Kinzig valley storehouse
of 1601/1746
15 Lorenzenhof of 1608
Oberwolfach, Kinzig valley, 350 m ASL
forestry management exhibition / regional stone
and mineral collection / glassblowing

16 Kinzig valley bakehouse

17 Crank saw of 1826

20 Forge, oil mill

21 Boundary stone
Wrttemberg-Frstenberg
22 Boundary stone
Wrttemberg-Falkenstein
23 Boundary stone of the
monastery of St. Georgen
R Reception Building
SR Seminar Room
M Museum shop
First aid
C Catering
K Kiosk, picnic area
A Adventure playground
HG Herb garden
MP Meeting point for guided tours
A Apiary
S Shrine
B Bhofen
(oven for withes used in raft building)
RA Rest area