Open air museums in Baden-Württemberg

Affenberg Salem, located west of Salem in the Bodenseekreis, is Germany's largest monkey open-air enclosure. This unique zoo offers visitors the opportunity to observe nearly 200 Barbary macaques in a natural forest setting. The park is designed to allow visitors to move along fixed paths through the forest, without any separating grids or trenches shielding them from the animals.

The Pfahlbauten Museum, located in the village of Unteruhldingen in the municipality of Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, is an open-air museum that showcases archaeological finds and reconstructions of stilt houses. The museum began in 1922 with the construction of the first two stilt houses and has since grown to include 23 wooden stilt houses. These houses are built on and slightly off the shore, connected by wooden plank walkways.

Campus Galli is a unique project located in Meßkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is a Carolingian monastic community that is currently under construction. The project aims to build a medieval monastery according to the early ninth-century Plan of Saint Gall using techniques from that era. This makes it a living history site where visitors can witness the construction process and learn about the historical techniques used.

The Bauernhaus-Museum Allgäu-Oberschwaben Wolfegg, located in Wolfegg in the Ravensburg district, is a unique open-air museum that showcases over twenty historical buildings from Upper Swabia and the Württemberg Allgäu. These buildings are spread across a 12-hectare site, which also houses a variety of farm animals. This provides visitors with a comprehensive insight into the region's rural history and culture.

The Hohenloher Freilandmuseum Wackershofen is a regional open-air museum located in the hamlet of Wackershofen, part of Schwäbisch Hall. Opened in 1983, the museum showcases old buildings from the northeast of Baden-Württemberg, primarily from the districts of Hohenlohe and Schwäbisch Hall. It also features structures from the Main-Tauber district, the Heilbronn district, the Rems-Murr and Ostalbkreis, as well as the districts of Heidenheim and Ludwigsburg.

The Odenwälder Freilandmuseum is an open-air museum located in Gottersdorf, a district of Walldürn. It is managed by the Förderverein Odenwälder Freilandmuseum e.V. The museum is open to the public from the 1st of April until the end of October each year, providing a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the region.

The Limesmuseum Aalen is an archaeological museum that is operated by the city of Aalen. It is also a branch museum of the Archaeological State Museum of Baden-Württemberg and serves as one of the information centers for the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes". The museum is located on the site of the largest Roman cavalry fort north of the Alps, providing a unique insight into the history and culture of the region.

The Freilichtmuseum Klausenhof is an open-air museum situated in Großherrischwand, a municipality of Herrischried in the Hotzenwald. It is located within the Waldshut district in the southern Black Forest. This location offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, making it an interesting destination for tourists.

The Freilichtmuseum Neuhausen ob Eck is a regional rural open-air museum located in the Tuttlingen district, northeast of Neuhausen ob Eck. It is one of seven such museums in Baden-Württemberg, offering visitors a unique insight into the region's rural history and culture.

The Roman Museum with Archaeological Park Köngen is an archaeological museum located in Köngen, in the district of Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg. It features an attached open-air facility, providing a unique blend of indoor and outdoor exhibits.

The Alamannen-Museum Vörstetten is an archaeological museum situated in the municipality of Vörstetten, within the Emmendingen district of Baden-Württemberg. This museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich archaeological history of the region.

The site of the Roman Open-Air Museum Hechingen Stein was discovered in 1972. Subsequent excavations from 1978 to 1981 unveiled the remnants of a large Roman villa rustica. This villa included residential and economic buildings, all enclosed within a wall. This discovery provides a unique insight into the architectural and societal structures of the Roman era.

The Altes Lager is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visitors can access the site via a foot and bike path that was opened in 2019. This path connects the Altes Lager to the Swabian Alb biosphere area and the former military training area, offering a unique opportunity to explore the region's natural and historical attractions.

The Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Güglingen is dedicated to the exploration of Güglingen's Roman past. The museum provides a unique opportunity to delve into the history of the region during the Roman era, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited the area.

The museum houses a permanent local history exhibition and a 'Grenzsteinmuseum' section. This section showcases border stones, maps, and surveying tools, offering visitors a comprehensive understanding of the region's historical border relations and surveying techniques.