Schafhof, Art gallery and heritage monument in Freising, Germany.
Schafhof is a three-story classical building marked by symmetrical sections and an arched roof that spans its central areas. Its rooms serve as gallery spaces for rotating exhibitions while also providing working studios for resident artists.
Built in 1819 as a sheep stable designed by architect Franz Thurn, the building later served functions in agricultural education and silkworm farming. This evolution from livestock housing to institutional and finally to artistic use shaped what the place has become today.
The space attracts artists from across Europe and hosts regular exchange with local communities, bringing different creative perspectives to the region. Visitors often encounter these international artists working within the classical rooms and can see how their practice connects to the building's past uses.
The building sits at Am Schafhof 1 and opens for exhibition viewing; Café Botanika provides refreshment options during your visit. Allow time to explore both the exhibition rooms and the exterior to appreciate the classical proportions and structural details from different angles.
The building was originally designed specifically for merino sheep breeding, a valued breed whose wool quality was sought across Europe. This specialized agricultural heritage still shapes the spaces today and gives the place a particular story within Bavarian farming history.
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