Bauernhausmuseum Schniederlihof

About the museum

The Schniederlihof was built in 1593 and extensively enlarged in 1766. It was then farmed almost unchanged until 1966. When the last farmer died unexpectedly and without children, the farm passed to the then municipality of Hofsgrund, which recognized its historical value. The building opened as a museum in 1972; since 1974 Hofsgrund has belonged to Oberried. The farm has borne its name since the early 19th century, after an owner named Schneider, who was nicknamed "Schniederli" because of his small stature.

The house, at about 1050 meters above sea level, is a typical Schauinsland Black Forest house. People and livestock lived under one roof, which on the weather side reaches down to the ground as a hipped roof. The ridge runs parallel to the slope, so that hay could be driven into the loft from the hillside and processed from above; the entrance is on the east side. Snow on the roof also served as extra insulation during the long winter.

Largely in its original state, the museum shows how mountain farmers once lived and worked here, in the kitchen, the good parlor with the Herrgottswinkel (religious corner) and on the loft. The farm lies in a nature reserve and can only be reached on foot; a small kiosk serves visitors during opening hours.

Highlights

• One of the oldest surviving Black Forest houses, built in 1593
• Largely original kitchen, good parlor with Herrgottswinkel and loft
• Location at about 1050 m in a nature reserve, reachable only on foot
• Visits only as part of a guided tour
• Kiosk with drinks, coffee, cake and light snacks

Permanent exhibition

• Schwarzwaldhaus Schniederlihof – The almost unchanged farmhouse from 1593 shows living, work and rural life of the Black Forest mountain farmers.

Founded

1972

Operated by

Gemeinde Oberried

Director

Andreas Venzke

Admission & discounts

Admission only as part of a guided tour.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The farm can only be reached on foot. By car from Freiburg in just over half an hour via the Schauinslandstraße (L 124) or via Oberried (L 126, then K 4996), and from Todtnau via the Notschrei (L 126) to Hofsgrund.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available

Small kiosk with drinks, coffee, cake and light snacks during opening hours, and in suitable weather also on weekdays; rest area with seating.

Events & venue rental

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