Lothringer Bauernhausmuseum - Haus Saargau

About the museum

In 1993 the Saarlouis district acquired a vacant, dilapidated Lorraine farmhouse in the Gisingen district of Wallerfangen and had it faithfully restored. In 1998 it opened as a farmhouse museum. The oldest part of the building dates from between 1735 and 1750.

In the house, the museum shows historic furniture from the holdings of the Saarlandmuseum, including pieces from the early 19th century, as well as a collection of old Lorraine fireplace, fireback and stove plates. In the former stable, a permanent exhibition with an interactive panorama map informs visitors about the history and development of the Saargau. Behind the house lies a cottage garden with around 150 plants, which belongs to the cross-border network "Gärten ohne Grenzen" (Gardens Without Borders), as well as an orchard meadow with beehives.

In recent years the house has developed into a cultural and event venue with a program from March to October. A museum concept funded with LEADER money supplements the display on the upper floor with themes such as customs, economic and industrial history and the location on the border with France. The house also contains an information office of the Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück.

Highlights

• Lorraine farmhouse from the 18th century
• Historic furniture as well as fireplace, fireback and stove plates
• Permanent exhibition on life in the Saargau with an interactive panorama map
• Cottage garden with around 150 plants ("Gärten ohne Grenzen")
• Admission free

Permanent exhibitions

• Das Leben auf dem Saargau – In the former stable, an interactive panorama map tells the story of the history and development of the Saargau region.
• Lothringisches Bauernhaus mit Möbeln und Takenplatten – The oldest part of the house contains historic furniture and a collection of Lorraine fireplace, fireback and stove plates.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Landkreis Saarlouis

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The house has an annual program for children and adults; in the garden there are bee colonies next to an orchard meadow.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A620 (Wallerfangen exit) or the A8 (Dillingen-Mitte exit); in the village, follow the signs for "Haus Saargau" or "Wanderparkplatz Der Gisinger".

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The house offers rooms for exhibitions and events; weddings are possible.