Bahnwärterhaus Seelenwald, Railway watchman's house in Triberg im Schwarzwald, Germany
The Bahnwärterhaus Seelenwald is a residential building beside the Badische Schwarzwaldbahn railway line, built with half-timbered walls and a stone foundation. The small house contains four rooms spread across about 80 square meters and features a working wood stove along with a traditional ceramic heating system.
The house was built around 1870 and served as signal post WP 61, where railway workers operated signals, switches, and crossing gates. This station was closed during the 1970s when the position was eliminated.
The house embodies a local Black Forest tradition where such railway watchman cottages were part of the everyday landscape. Visitors can still see the original room layout and traditional heating methods that show how railway workers lived in this region.
The house now operates as holiday accommodation located above Gremmelsbach and easily accessible to the railway line. Visitors should know this is a small, traditionally furnished residence rather than a museum with standard amenities.
The building offers direct views of passing trains through its central projecting section, a feature that helped railway staff respond quickly to traffic. This architectural detail was both functional and necessary for the job.
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