Hermann-Hesse-Höri-Museum

The Hermann-Hesse-Hohri-Museum is housed in two historic buildings surrounding a village square that once served as a schoolhouse and town hall. The rooms are arranged to show different periods of the author's life and literary work.

The museum was founded in 1964 to commemorate Hermann Hesse, who lived in Gaienhofen from 1904 to 1912. Those years were formative for his literary development following the success of his novel Peter Camenzind.

The collection displays Hesse's personal belongings and manuscripts that document his daily life as a writer. Visitors can see how the author lived and worked during his time there.

The museum offers guided tours and educational programs designed for school groups and other visitors. It is best to plan ahead, especially if you are coming with a group.

The museum is located in the author's first residence, where he lived from 1904 to 1907. This period was crucial as Hesse experimented with new ideas and worked on several works during his time there.

Location: Calw

Inception: 1964

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: "Wegen Renovierung geschlossen"

GPS coordinates: 48.71510,8.73768

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08