Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen

The Alamannenmuseum displays archaeological finds from a major Alamannic cemetery with jewelry, weapons, and everyday items from southern regions. The collection spans roughly five centuries of settlement history and offers a view of how people lived in that era.

The museum opened in 2001 housed within a medieval building and focuses on the period of Alamannic settlement in the region. Its artifacts date from the 4th to 8th centuries and document a crucial period in southern European history.

The exhibits reveal how Alamannic people lived through the objects they made and used, with visible evidence of weaving, metalwork, and woodworking skills. The collection also shows how beliefs and daily practices were connected to their craft traditions.

The building is fully accessible for visitors with limited mobility, making it easy to move through the exhibits. It is best to check opening times in advance since the museum has specific days and hours when it welcomes guests.

The museum garden features reconstructed structures including an Alamannic grain storage building from a nearby archaeological site, bringing everyday life into view. The grounds also contain a historic chapel and an authentic vegetable plot showing what plants were grown in that period.

Location: Ellwangen

Inception: 2001

Official opening: 2001

Address: Haller Straße, 973479 Ellwangen

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-17:00; Saturday,Sunday 13:00-17:00

Phone: +497961969747

Email: alamannenmuseum@ellwangen.de

Website: http://ellwangen.de/index.php?id=471

GPS coordinates: 48.96409,10.12770

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46