Stadtmuseum Rottweil
City history museum in the baroque Herder House, focusing on the imperial city, everyday life from 1750 to 1870 and Fasnet; free admission.
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About the museum
The Stadtmuseum Rottweil is housed in the Herdersches Haus (Herder House) on Hauptstraße. The then mayor, Caspar Ignazius Herderer, had it built anew in 1709 between two medieval dividing walls; his son Thaddäus refurnished it around 1780. After an antiquities hall was set up on the first floor around 1884, the museum now uses the entire building for exhibitions and storage.
The focus is on the history of the former imperial city, with its Kaiserliches Hofgericht (imperial court) and its connection to the Swiss Confederation. Treasures include the Bundesbrief (Federal Charter) of 1519 and the Pürschgerichtskarte (Pürschgericht map) by David Rötlin from 1564, an important document of cartography. Another focus is everyday life in Rottweil between 1750 and 1870.
In the Fasnetszimmer (Fasnet Room), visitors learn more about the Rottweil Fasnet, whose origins are documented in the 15th century. A special feature is the Herrenkramer’sches Kripple, a baroque playing nativity that is brought "to life" on Sundays and public holidays during the Christmas season. The house is part of Rottweil's municipal museums.
Highlights
- Federal Charter with the Swiss Confederation of 1519
- Pürschgerichtskarte by David Rötlin (1564)
- Fasnet Room on the Rottweil Fasnet
- Herrenkramer’sches Kripple, a baroque playing nativity
- Everyday culture 1750–1870
- Herdersches Haus from 1709
Permanent exhibition
- Reichsstadt Rottweil und Alltagskultur 1750–1870 – The history of the former free imperial city with its imperial court and alliance with the Swiss Confederation, everyday life in Rottweil from 1750 to 1870, and the Fasnet Room.
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- Stadt Rottweil
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Opening outside regular hours without a tour: €50 (school classes Tuesday to Friday €30). |
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| Participation in a public guided tour | €2.50 |
| Guided tour for a school class | €45 |
| Guided tour for adults (up to 20 people) | €65outside opening hours €100 |
Admission is free; the museum asks for a donation at visitors' discretion.
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Getting there & parking
The Herdersches Haus stands in the old town, opposite the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and school classes, as well as public guided tours; inquiries at 0741 7662 or museen@rottweil.de. |
