Vinorama Museum Ermatingen

About the museum

The Vinorama in Ermatingen on the Untersee is run by the non-profit Stiftung Vinorama Museum Ermatingen, whose board works on a voluntary basis. It comprises the historic Haus Phönix, the former horse stable (Remise) and a rose park. The museum recalls the wine trade of the Ammann family in the 19th century and life in the village.

In Haus Phönix, the residential museum “Wohnen um 1900” shows the world of a doctor’s family: the tour begins in the kitchen, passes a utility room with bobbin lace made on site and a corridor with Art Nouveau fittings to the Biedermeier salon, and continues to the dining room, the family room with a house-music corner, and the children’s room. The rooms were set up based on photographs and building evidence; the furniture comes from the house’s own collection.

In the Remise, the exhibition covers the history of the region on the Untersee and its connection to the Reichenau monastery, with a focus on viticulture, fishing and bird hunting. Ermatingen was first mentioned in a document in 724; in 2024 the village celebrated its 1,300th anniversary, including events at the museum. A museum film, guided tours and an event room with a wedding room round out the offer.

Highlights

• Residential museum “Wohnen um 1900” with Biedermeier salon and Art Nouveau corridor
• Viticulture by the lake: history of vine-growing on the Untersee
• History of the region and its connection to the Reichenau monastery
• Museum film and guided tours with anecdotes
• Rose park, event room and official wedding room

Permanent exhibitions

• Wohnen um 1900 – Residential museum in Haus Phönix: kitchen, utility room with bobbin lace, Biedermeier salon, dining room, family room and children’s room.
• Weinbau am See – The history of viticulture on the Untersee, which once had a far larger vineyard area than today.
• Geschichte der Region – Personalities, buildings and events from Ermatingen and the region around the Untersee.

Operated by

Stiftung Vinorama Museum Ermatingen

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Foundation members receive 20% off guided tours and room rentals. Prices for group tours are not published.

Accessibility

• 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 museum, the museum, event room and wedding room are barrier-free.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 60 guests.

Vaulted cellar (40 to 60 people), Remise (30 to 50 people), rose park, and several rooms for up to 10 people; the Red Room (“Empire Zimmer”) is the official wedding room and is currently rented out until further notice. Rates via the contact form or the price list on the website.

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