Oberfränkisches Bauernhofmuseum Kleinlosnitz

About the museum

The museum's starting point is the Dietelhof in Kleinlosnitz, a thatched four-sided farmstead from the late 18th century that had been uninhabited since 1968. Hof house researcher Karl Bedal had documented it in detail during the lifetime of the last resident. The Verein Oberfränkisches Bauernhofmuseum acquired the property in 1974, renovated it and opened it to the public for the first time in 1983.

In 1978, the neighboring farm complex of the Dietel family, who had lived in the village for centuries, was added. In the following decades, further buildings were relocated to the grounds, including in 1990 a craftsman's house from Saalenstein from 1785 and a flax-breaking house. In 2000 the grounds were expanded, and in 2006 a new entrance building with an exhibition hall followed.

With its fully preserved furnishings – from the cellar with its black kitchen to the pointed attic and the beehouse – the Dietelhof is considered one of the most valuable rural architectural monuments in Upper Franconia. Its history is documented by an unusually large number of records, which now lie in the Dietelarchiv with over 2000 items in the cellar of the entrance building.

Today the museum is run by a special-purpose association of municipalities. The program includes craft demonstrations such as thatching, a farmhouse garden, festivals in the farm courtyard and the annual BauernHofKino (farm cinema).

Highlights

• Dietelhof: thatched four-sided farmstead of the late 18th century with original furnishings
• Trüpfhaus (drip-eave cottage) of a hand weaver from Saalenstein from 1785
• Different construction methods and roof coverings from straw to slate
• Dietelarchiv with over 2000 documents on the farm's history
• Brotzeitstube (Bavarian snack room) with beer garden in the farm courtyard

Permanent exhibitions

• Der Dietelhof – Fully furnished four-sided farmstead with a thatched roof, where living and working on an Upper Franconian farm can be followed from the cellar to the attic.
• Das Handwerkerhaus – A small weaver's house from 1785 makes the social differences in the village visible in comparison with the stately farm.

Founded

1983

Operated by

Zweckverband Oberfränkisches Bauernhofmuseum

Director

Livia Forche

Admission & discounts

Cash only.

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

The outdoor grounds can be visited without barriers, the historic buildings only to a limited extent. Seating available.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Hands-on workshops for families on flax and linen, bookable "wash day", activities during the holidays, as well as programs for children's birthday parties and school classes.

Getting there & parking

Near the A9 between the exits Gefrees (37) and Münchberg-Süd (36), directly on federal road 2. Cycling and hiking trails connect the museum with the neighboring villages.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Brotzeitstube with beer garden in the farm courtyard, open Thursday through Sunday during the season (groups by registration at other times as well), tel. 09251 430564.

Events & venue rental

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

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