Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum

About the museum

The Allgäu Mountain Farmers Museum is located in the Immenstadt district of Diepolz on the slope of the Hauchenberg, at an elevation of more than 1,000 meters with wide views of the Allgäu Alps. It is run by the Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum e.V. association and supported by, among others, the town of Immenstadt, the Swabia district (Bezirk Schwaben) and the Oberallgäu county. It opened in July 2002.

Because demand was high and important topics were still missing, the grounds were expanded between 2006 and 2008: the Sattler farm from Schöllang near Oberstdorf and the Rosshütte from the Immenstadt town forest were dismantled and rebuilt in Diepolz. In the Sattler farm, a social-history exhibition shows the everyday life of a mountain farming family around 1920, and a wheelwright's workshop allows craft demonstrations.

The museum tells the story of the transformation from the "blue Allgäu" of flax growing to dairy and cheese farming and on to today's agriculture. A working museum farm with old livestock breeds such as Allgäu Brown cattle, mountain sheep and Bentheim pigs, a walk-through cow stomach, herb garden, bee house and the historic Höfle alpine hut make the subject tangible. Playgrounds, courses and guided tours appeal especially to families and school classes.

Highlights

• Walk-through cow stomach: the path from grass to milk
• Museum farm with old livestock breeds
• Relocated Sattler farm showing the everyday life of a mountain farming family around 1920
• Historic Höfle alpine hut with refreshments and Alpine panorama
• Time-travel backpack, hay loft and two adventure playgrounds

Permanent exhibitions

• Leben und Arbeiten der Allgäuer Bergbauern – Exhibition in the entrance building on the cultural landscape, dairy and cheese farming and the path from the "blue" to the green Allgäu.
• Museumsbauernhof mit begehbarem Kuhmagen – Working farm with old livestock breeds; in the walk-through cow stomach, visitors can follow the path from grass to milk.
• Sattler-Hof – Relocated mountain farm from Schöllang with an exhibition on family life around 1920 and a historic wheelwright's workshop.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Allgäuer Bergbauernmuseum e.V.

Admission & discounts

With the Allgäu-Walser-Pass, €0.50 discount on the adult and family tickets. Bus drivers have free admission. Guided tours €45 per group plus admission.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Mountainous terrain with some unpaved paths. The entrance building (first floor via ramp, second floor via the rear entrance) and the farm exhibition (rear entrance) are accessible, the cow stomach only via steps; the Sattler farm and herb garden are partly accessible, the bee house and Rosshütte are not accessible. The Höfle alpine hut can be reached via ramps and a residents' access road from above. Accessible restroom in the entrance building, accessible parking space directly in front.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Walk-through cow stomach, animals to look at, hay loft for jumping in the hay (ages 3–10), pedal tractor course, children's cinema and two playgrounds. Voyage of discovery with questionnaire and time-travel backpack for the Sattler farm (deposit €30, diary €4). Children's birthday parties for up to 10 children (2 hours, €100). Almost all buildings are accessible with strollers; baby changing facilities in the accessible restroom of the entrance building.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A7 to the Dreieck Allgäu interchange, A980/B19 to exit Immenstadt-Nord, then via Thanners, Bräunlings, Luitharz and Knottenried to Diepolz. Groups should book bus trips with the bus company (tel. 08321 67100).

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Refreshments at the historic Höfle alpine hut with hearty snacks, cake and panoramic views (groups should reserve directly with the host, tel. +49 8320 925929300). Museum shop in the entrance building with over 400 items as well as drinks. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the grounds, but not in the buildings.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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