Wilhelm-Hauff-Museum
Literature museum in Lichtenstein-Honau on Wilhelm Hauff, his fairy tales, and the novel "Lichtenstein" – below Schloss Lichtenstein.
About the museum
The small museum stands in the district of Honau, directly below the cliff on which Schloss Lichtenstein sits. The proximity is no coincidence: Wilhelm Hauff's novel "Lichtenstein," published in 1826, inspired Count Wilhelm of Württemberg to have the castle rebuilt in the Romantic style from 1840 to 1842.
The museum is housed in a former bull barn (Farrenstall), which was built as a result of a Württemberg animal breeding law of 1882 and lost its function when bull keeping ended. The municipality of Lichtenstein renovated the building and opened it as a museum in 1982, on the poet's 180th birthday.
In 2013 the exhibition was fundamentally redesigned with the support of the German Literature Archive in Marbach. It presents Hauff's novel and his fairy tales such as "Zwerg Nase" (Dwarf Nose), "Kalif Storch" (Caliph Stork), "Der kleine Muck" (Little Muck), and "Das kalte Herz" (The Cold Heart) and links them with the history of the place. A reading corner, audiobooks, films, and an audio guide round out the offering.
Highlights
- Exhibition on Hauff's novel "Lichtenstein" and his fairy tales
- Reading corner with illustrated fairy-tale picture books
- Audiobooks and films, including on "Das kalte Herz"
- Free audio guide in German and English
- Location below Schloss Lichtenstein
Permanent exhibitions
- Wilhelm Hauff – Roman und Märchen – Exhibition on the life and work of the poet with a focus on the novel "Lichtenstein" and his well-known fairy tales, supplemented by a reading corner, listening stations, and films.
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Lichtenstein
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Retirees, students, people with severe disabilities, groups of 10 or more, arrival with a bwegtPlus ticket |
| Children & teens | €1Children aged 7 and over pay €1. |
| Seniors | €1.50 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.50 |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.50 per person |
Free admission with the AlbCard. Concession also when arriving with a same-day bwtarif ticket, D-Ticket JugendBW, or Deutschland-Ticket. School classes on request.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Illustrated fairy-tale picture books are available in the reading corner; films and audiobooks make Hauff's fairy tales accessible to children as well.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Honau is in the Echaz valley on the B312, about 10 km from Reutlingen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| Good to know | Tours by appointment, also outside opening hours. The free audio guide can also be used from home. |
