Stifter und der Wald - Museum im Rosenberger Gut

About the museum

The Rosenberger Gut in Lackenhäuser was built in 1818 by Matthias Rosenberger. The poet and painter Adalbert Stifter (1805–1868) stayed here several times between 1855 and 1866 and felt deeply connected to the landscape. For a long time, memorial rooms for him were located in the estate's Ladenstöckl (shop annex).

In September 2014 a modern museum over three floors was created from this. The ground floor tells the history of the estate; the second floor deals with Stifter's biography, and the third floor with his work: first editions of his books give an overview of his literary output, and a slide show honours the lesser-known painter. In the Stifter Cinema a film runs about the snowstorm of winter 1866 that Stifter recorded in his story 'Aus dem Baierischen Wald' ('From the Bavarian Forest'); during opening hours, further film adaptations of Stifter motifs are also shown.

A large room serves for readings and lectures, and a lounge with a library invites visitors to linger. According to the municipality, it is the only museum in Germany dedicated to the poet.

Highlights

• The only museum in Germany dedicated to Adalbert Stifter
• First editions of his books and a slide show on Stifter the painter
• Stifter Cinema with films based on his stories
• Historic Rosenberger Gut from 1818 with a chronicle of the estate
• Writing workshop for children with quill pen and Kurrent script

Permanent exhibition

• Adalbert Stifter und der Wald – Permanent exhibition across three floors on the history of the Rosenberger Gut, Stifter's life, his literary work and his painting, supplemented by a Stifter Cinema.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Gemeinde Neureichenau

Admission & discounts

Guests with a guest card receive a €0.50 discount; with the activCARD Bayerischer Wald, admission is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

According to the municipality, the ground floor with the history of the Rosenberger Gut is accessible; the museum is spread over three floors.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Children can try out the Kurrent script that Stifter wrote in, using quill and ink in the writing workshop. Age-appropriate tours are offered for school classes.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Lackenhäuser district of the municipality of Neureichenau, in the historic Rosenberger Gut.

Amenities & dining

Lounge with a library to linger in.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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