Resenhof Local History Museum Bernau: 16th-century Black Forest house.

The Resenhof local history museum In Bernau im Schwarzwald stands one of the oldest surviving farmhouses in the Upper Black Forest. The 16th-century Black Forest house offers hotel guests an insight into the lives and livelihoods of farmers over five centuries. From the Wellnesshotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde, you can reach the entrance in a 60-minute drive.

• Address: Innerlehen, 79872 Bernau im Schwarzwald
• Admission: Adults €4, children €2
• Open: April to October, Wed–Sun
• Directions from the hotel: 60 Mins

What is the Resenhof local history museum?

The Resenhof local history museum is an originally preserved 16th-century farmhouse. The parlour, kitchen, bedrooms, stable and workshops are furnished authentically. Spread over two floors, visitors experience how Black Forest farmers lived for centuries — without electricity, with an open hearth, and with their own weaving workshop and forge.

Highlights at the Resenhof Local History Museum

• Faithfully preserved parlour with a 17th-century tiled stove
• timber-framed parlour with hand-carved decorations
• Black Forest cuisine with an open fireplace and smoke hood
• Web workshop with working loom
• Blacksmith's with original tools
• Cottage garden with medicinal herbs

Directions to the Resenhof local history museum

The Resenhof local history museum is located in the Innerlehen district of Bernau im Schwarzwald. From Wellness Hotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde Drive along the B500 towards Feldberg, then take the L154 to Bernau. In total, it is about a 60-minute drive. Free parking is available directly at the museum.

Tips for your visit

Duration: 1 to 2 hours, or 2 to 3 hours with a guided tour.

Leadership Guided tours available upon request with in-depth background information — highly recommended!

Families: Exciting for children aged 8 and over. Younger ones will manage the guided tour well.

Combined tours with the Resenhof

• Bernau ski resort: 5 mins away
• Feldberg 25 mins
• St. Blasien Cathedral 20 mins
• Schluchsee 30 mins

FAQ for the Resenhof Local History Museum

How much is admission?

Adults £4, children £2, family ticket £9. Discount with the Hochschwarzwald-Card.

Is the Resenhof local history museum accessible?

Restricted. The ground floor is accessible without steps, while the upper floor is reached via a steep wooden staircase.

Reservation

Bookings directly at Hotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde save up to 35%.

Resenhof local history museum: History of the house

The Resenhof local history museum was originally a farmhouse belonging to the Resen family, after whom the house is named. Several generations lived and worked here for over 400 years. The Resenhof local history museum was opened as a public museum in 1985, after the last residents had moved out and the municipality of Bernau undertook the renovation.

Resenhof local history museum: guided tours

Special guided tours at the Resenhof local history museum are available on request: thematic tours on Black Forest traditional costume, the farmhouse kitchen or the weaving workshop. Tours can be booked in German and English. Recommended for hotel guests who want to learn more about rural life in the Upper Black Forest.

Resenhof Local History Museum: Events

Special events take place at the Resenhof local history museum several times a year: Black Forest House Day (in May), Thanksgiving Market (October), and Advent Market (December). These are ideal times to visit the Resenhof local history museum because traditional craftspeople work live.