Webereimuseum Breitenberg
Local history museum on flax processing, weaving and blue printing in historic farmhouses in the Lower Bavarian Forest.
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About the museum
In the Breitenberg area, flax cultivation and linen weaving shaped life for generations; linen from the Lower Bavarian Forest was in demand far beyond the region. To preserve this craft, the Webereimuseum was established in 1983 in the district of Gegenbach. Several farmhouses from different villages in the Bavarian Forest were dismantled and faithfully rebuilt here, including a Leopoldenhaus typical of the area as well as a Hutsteiner and a Wauhäusel.
The collection covers tools for the entire process from flax to finished linen, as well as equipment for linseed oil production. Five different looms are restored and in working order, and after a short introduction visitors may work at a loom themselves. A separate section is devoted to blue printing and dyeing, with a collection of printing blocks and sample fabrics; one of the rarities is a huge box mangle from 1727.
Also on display are painted farm furniture from the Breitenberg workshop of Seidl, which shows the living conditions of the former weaving families. Flax and old grain varieties are grown on the grounds. On the first Sundays of July, August and September, museum festivals take place, showing the path from flax to linen and other rural crafts; the high point of the year is the threshing festival (Dreschfest) in early September.
Highlights
- Five working historical looms to try out
- Blue printing and dyeing section with a collection of printing blocks
- Box mangle from 1727
- Painted farm furniture from the Seidl workshop
- Flax and grain cultivation on the museum grounds
- Museum festivals with craft demonstrations and a threshing festival
Permanent exhibitions
- Flachsverarbeitung und Weberei – Tools from flax processing through linseed oil extraction to weaving; five looms are in working order.
- Blaudruck und Färberei – Collection of printing blocks and blue-print sample cloths, plus a large box mangle from 1727.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Breitenberg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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Free admission with the PassauRegioCard.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
After an introduction, visitors may work at the loom themselves.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Breitenberg Passauer Straße · 40-min walk
Nearest stop according to the PassauRegioCard portal: Breitenberg Passauer Straße.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for groups and school classes of 10 or more people by registration with the municipality of Breitenberg (phone +49 8584 9618-0). After a short introduction, visitors can work at the loom themselves. |
