Guided tour of the Old House

Join our museum guide on a tour of one of the oldest residential buildings in southern Germany. Discover the "Alte Haus" (Old House) from 1317 and the Museum of City History housed there. The “Alte Haus” was built in 1317 as a residential tower for minor nobility and converted into a half-timbered house at the beginning of the 15th century. An architectural feature is the radial beam layout. The “Alte Haus” is the only remaining half-timbered building in Germany with this structural design. Today it serves as an exhibition space for the Museum of Local History. A small model depicts Count Rudolf’s castle as it likely appeared in the 12th century, while another city model offers a panoramic view of Pfullendorf around 1830. Various objects from Pfullendorf’s history are displayed in showcases. Another section of the museum showcases the Pfullendorf Guild Charter of 1383. Among other items on display are unique historical guild lanterns that illustrate the immense significance of the craft guilds in the imperial city. The “Alte Haus” also hosts special exhibitions that change annually. **Duration:** approx. 1 hour **Registration** is **not** required!