Heimat- und Uhrenmuseum Schwenningen

The Heimat- und Uhrenmuseum Schwenningen is a local history and technology museum housed in a timber-framed building from the early 18th century that originally served as a teacher's residence in central Schwenningen. The building contains displays about local heritage and the clockmaking craft that the town became famous for.

The museum was established in 1931 and displays archaeological findings from Alemannic burial grounds dating to the 6th and 7th centuries near the source of the Neckar River. These early settlement remains show how long the region had been inhabited before it later became known for clockmaking.

The second floor displays historical farmhouse rooms from the 18th and 19th centuries, showing furniture and tools from daily rural life in the region. Visitors can see how people lived and worked during that period, with objects they used every day.

The museum opens on the second Sunday of each month from 14:30 to 17:00, with guided tours at 15:00 and 16:00 covering different topics. Visitors should check the opening schedule in advance since access is limited to these specific dates.

The Hellmut Kienzle Collection presents European timepieces from the 17th to 19th centuries, emphasizing Schwenningen's reputation as a major clockmaking center. These instruments come from different countries and show various crafting traditions that influenced work in the region.

Location: Villingen-Schwenningen

Inception: 1931

GPS coordinates: 48.06420,8.53643

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43