Franconian Open-Air Museum Bad Windsheim
Fränkisches Freilandmuseum Bad Windsheim
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Step back in time at this expansive open-air museum, exploring 700 years of rural Franconian life through historical buildings, traditional crafts, and diverse events.

📜 Expansive open-air museum showcasing 700 years of rural life in Franconia.
🔍 Explore over a hundred historical buildings, traditional farms, and cultural landscapes.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore over 100 historical buildings depicting 700 years of Franconian rural life.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy diverse events, from historical fairs to children's festivals, suitable for all ages.
🌾 Discover traditional cultural landscapes, rare plant varieties, and old livestock breeds.
🍽️ Savor Franconian specialties at four historic inns within the museum grounds.
🎨 See craftsmen demonstrations (carpenters, blacksmiths, etc.).
♿ Multi-sensory experiences for all visitors, including those with disabilities.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Closed on Mondays during off-season (November to mid-December).
⏳ Can require significant time investment to fully explore.
🚶 Some paths challenging for limited mobility (cobblestones, gradients up to 12%).

Cost

💰 Adults 9 €, children under 6 free, various reduced and family tickets available.

Hours

🕒 Daily in main season (March-Oct) 9:00-18:00; reduced hours and Monday closures in off-season.

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