The Scent of an Era: Hygiene and Eroticism in the Baroque Period

In the Baroque era, marriages were often arranged not out of love but for political reasons. Yet love and the desire for intimacy still existed. This tour explores hygiene and the methods people used to ensure their well-being. Love and eroticism were rarely the deciding factors in marriages of earlier centuries. Money and influence mattered, as did the family’s survival—even among the counts of Tettnang. And yet, contemporary sources speak of love. On this tour, you’ll get a sense of the scent of everyday life in an era when washing was considered unhealthy and only perfume could ward off odors and vermin. For adults only. Participation in the public guided tour on scheduled dates is possible without prior registration. Visitors should meet at the museum ticket office, 1st floor, south wing, in the New Castle, Montfortplatz 1, Tettnang, at the specified time. The tour can also be booked at any time for a date of your choice. The cost is 135 euros per group (up to 15 people). The price for each additional person is 9 euros (maximum group size 30 people). The New Palace is a striking testament to Tettnang’s historical development. The residence of the Counts of Montfort on the edge of the old town is one of the most significant secular Rococo structures in Upper Swabia. A special place for art connoisseurs and enthusiasts.