Lenzkircher Uhrensammlung

About the museum

In the 19th century, Lenzkirch in the High Black Forest was an important center of clockmaking. The factory "Schöpperle und Hauser", founded in 1849, was converted in 1851 into the "Aktiengesellschaft für Uhrenfabrikation Lenzkirch" (AGUL) and grew quickly. At its peak it employed up to 650 people and made clocks in several hundred designs; over 80 years, more than 2.6 million clock movements were produced in total. Awards at world exhibitions attest to its standing. The founders were also committed to the region and society, for example in building the Höllental railway and a hospital.

The AGUL ceased to exist in 1927 due to economic hardship, and the factory finally closed in 1932. The Verein der Lenzkircher Uhrenfreunde (association of Lenzkirch clock enthusiasts) keeps the memory alive: it has assembled a collection and displays it on the upper floor of the Kurhaus.

With the collection of Paula and Wolfgang Dilger, integrated in 2013, the exhibition comprises around 250 exhibits, presented in display cases together with early pictures, original documents and catalogs. A particular highlight is the "Flötenuhr No. 1" by Jakob Ganter, which plays eight melodies on 42 wooden flutes.

Highlights

• Around 250 clocks from the heyday of the Lenzkirch clock factory (AGUL)
• "Flötenuhr No. 1" by Jakob Ganter with 42 wooden flutes and eight melodies
• Paula and Wolfgang Dilger collection (since 2013)
• Early pictures, original documents and catalogs of the factory

Permanent exhibition

• Lenzkircher Uhrensammlung – Clocks from the glory days of the Lenzkirch clock factory in display cases on the upper floor of the Kurhaus, along with pictures, documents and catalogs.

Operated by

Lenzkircher Uhrenfreunde e.V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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

The exhibition on the upper floor is wheelchair accessible; the Kurhaus has an accessible toilet.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

The Kurhaus has a children’s play room.

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Kurhaus Lenzkirch, Am Kurpark 2.

Amenities & dining

The Kurhaus has a library with free lending and public toilets.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The Kurhaus with its Kursaal can be used for private and corporate events.