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Museum · Meersburg, Baden-Württemberg
Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen
Open-air museum with 23 stilt houses reconstructed over the water, showing how people lived on the shores of the lake in the Stone Age and the Bronze Age. It is about 6 km from Meersburg.
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About Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen
The Pfahlbaumuseum in Unteruhldingen is an open-air archaeological museum with 23 houses reconstructed on piles in the lake. They recreate stilt-villages from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age, based on excavations carried out in the region.
The museum opened in 1922 and is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe. In addition to the houses, it has two exhibition buildings with more than a thousand original finds from the lake villages, such as tools, pottery and food remains.
The prehistoric pile-dwelling sites around the Alps form a UNESCO World Heritage that includes sites on the Lago de Constança, and the museum is the place to understand that heritage, since the original traces lie under water or soil.
The visit follows wooden boardwalks between the houses, with explanations of how people fished, cooked and built. It is an outing that appeals to both children and adults.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Best time
From April to October, when it is open every day. In March and November it usually opens only on weekends. Check before you go.
How to get there
By regional bus from Meersburg in a few minutes, or on foot along the shore, about 6 km. In season, boats stop at Unteruhldingen.
Tip
Combine with the church of Birnau, about 2.5 km away: you can walk along the trail through the vineyards or take the bus.
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Frequently asked questions about Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen
Are the houses original?
No. They are reconstructions based on excavations. The original finds are in the museum's exhibition buildings.
Does the museum open in winter?
From April to October it is open every day; in March and November it usually opens on weekends. Check before you go.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The houses over the water and the explanations about prehistoric life tend to be very popular with children.