Römisches Freilichtmuseum Hechingen-Stein
Partially reconstructed Roman estate in Hechingen-Stein with a main house, bath, temple precinct, and finds – with a view of Burg Hohenzollern.
Om museet
In the early 1970s, the remains of a Roman estate were discovered in the district of Stein; the then-mayor Gerd Schollian is regarded as the discoverer. The first major excavations between 1978 and 1981 uncovered an unusually large complex, and research has been ongoing since 1992.
The villa rustica was initially built of wood in the late 1st century, and in the 2nd century it was rebuilt in stone and greatly expanded. The main building reached a length of 48 meters and more than 500 square meters of living space, and the walled grounds cover about five hectares. Around the middle of the 3rd century, at the time of the fall of the Limes, the estate was abandoned.
On the foundations, parts of the complex were reconstructed based on archaeological findings and ancient models: the main house with a colonnade, a bath, a temple precinct with ten small chapels, as well as a mill, bakehouse, forge, and storage buildings. In 2005/06 the main house was expanded, and in September 2021 the temple precinct reopened after six years of volunteer work. The museum is run by the Förderverein Römisches Freilichtmuseum Hechingen-Stein (friends' association).
In the main house, finds such as terra sigillata, bronze fibulae, tools, and coins are on display, complemented by models, dioramas, and a short audiovisual introduction. Every two years in August, a large Roman festival takes place.
Højdepunkter
- Reconstructed main house with a colonnade
- Roman bath and temple precinct with ten small chapels
- Bakehouse with mill and forge
- Finds such as terra sigillata, fibulae, and coins
- Panoramic terrace with a view of Burg Hohenzollern
Permanente udstillinger
- Römischer Gutshof Hechingen-Stein – Tour of the grounds of a large villa rustica with a reconstructed main house, bath, temple precinct, mill, bakehouse, and forge.
- Fundausstellung im Haupthaus – Original finds from the estate – pottery, bronze jewelry, tools, and coins – together with models and dioramas on Roman daily life.
- Ejer
- Römisches Freilichtmuseum Hechingen-Stein e.V.
Entrépriser & rabatter
| Voksne | 8 € |
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| Nedsat pris | 6 €Students aged 6 to 16, university students, people with severe disabilities |
| Børn og unge | 6 €Students aged 6 to 16 pay the reduced price. |
| Pensionister | –No senior discount listed. |
| Personer med handicap | 6 €Reduced with a severe disability ID. |
| Studerende og elever | 6 € |
| Grupper (fra 15 pers.) | 7 € pr. personFrom 15 adults. School classes of 15 or more €5 per person, two companions free. |
| Familier | 20 €2 adults with up to 6 children. |
| Experience tour | 10 €Children €6 |
Kiosk and panoramic terrace accessible without admission. Free admission with the Museumspass and AlbCard; €2 discount with a valid public transport ticket (bwegtPlus). Group tours (max. 25 people) €60, for school classes €50, costumed tour €90, each plus admission.
Tilgængelighed
- Delvis kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator: findes ikke
- Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
- Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
- Servicehunde tilladt
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
Sloping terrain: wheelchair users can use the upper parking lot or drive up to the kiosk. Building interiors can only be reached via stairs, and gravel and lawn paths between the stations are difficult with a wheelchair or walker; staff will help. Dogs on a leash allowed.
Børn og familie
Velegnet til børn og familier
| Familiebillet | 20 € · 2 adults with up to 6 children. |
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- Familieomvisninger & workshops
- Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
- Legeplads / legehjørne
- Børnefødselsdage
Children's birthday parties, mosaic laying, Roman games, and baking for groups; workbook and questionnaire for school classes. Children's area with playhouses.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
By train to Hechingen, from there by bus line 10 to Stein. A roughly 5 km pedestrian and cycle path runs between Hechingen and Stein.
I bil
Gratis parkering
Free parking lot directly at the museum (turn right at the entrance to Stein); upper parking lot for wheelchair users.
From Tübingen/Balingen via the Hechingen-Nord exit, from Stuttgart/Singen via the A81 exit Empfingen; in each case on the L410 to Stein.
Planlæg ruteService & spisesteder
- Café
Kiosk at the entrance with drinks, coffee, cake, and small dishes on the panoramic terrace; barbecue area for groups available to rent (€30).
Arrangementer & udlejning
Museet har ikke offentliggjort oplysninger om dette – spørg venligst museet direkte.
Planlæg dit besøg
| Rundvisninger | ja · varighed ca. 60 min. |
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| Tilbud til skoler | ja |
| Godt at vide | All tours by registration only (booking form for groups). Short audiovisual introduction (approx. 15 minutes). For groups, hands-on programs such as laying mosaics, playing Rundmühle (a Roman board game), and Roman baking. |





