Kleines Museum in der Grünkerndarre
Small museum in a drying house in Altheim that documents the production of green spelt (Grünkern) in the Bauland region.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Altheim is considered the green spelt heartland of the Bauland. Its heritage-listed Darrenstraße consists of 13 drying houses lined up along the Hellerweg, where unripe spelt was formerly dried.
A small museum has been set up in one of these houses. It explains how green spelt came about during the hunger years of the 19th century and provides information on sowing, harvesting, equipment and marketing. Display boards and a slide show cover the Bauland, spelt, green spelt and drying.
The museum and the renovated drying houses can be visited as part of a guided tour, with an optional tasting of green spelt specialties on request.
Highlights
- Museum in a historic drying house
- Heritage-protected Darrenstraße
- Display boards and slide show about green spelt
- Guided tour with tasting available
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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Per person, including the guided tour. Any additional costs for a tasting are agreed when the appointment is arranged.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The Hellerweg lies along the Grünkern cycle route toward Sindolsheim.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Tasting of green spelt specialties available on request.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits only with a guided tour by appointment, including for groups. |
