District Museum of St. Blasien: History of the Upper Black Forest

The District Museum St. Blasien documents the history of the Upper Black Forest from the Middle Ages to the present day. Housed in a historic building directly on the cathedral square, it is an ideal activity for hotel guests visiting St. Blasien with its famous domed cathedral. From the Wellnesshotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde, you can reach the entrance in a 35-minute drive.

• Address: Am Hofplatz, 79837 St. Blasien
• Admission: Adults €3, children £1.50
• Open: May to October, Wed–Sun
• Directions from the hotel: 35 mins

What the St Blasien District Museum shows

The St. Blasien District Museum is divided into several sections: the history of the Benedictine monastery of St. Blasien (founded in the 9th century), rural domestic culture of the Upper Black Forest, a collection of traditional costumes, tools of traditional crafts, and a special section on industrialisation in the Black Forest (glassworks, clock and watch manufactories).

Highlights in the St Blasien District Museum

• Monastic department original scrolls, sacred objects
• Traditional costume collection: complete Black Forest festive costume with Bollenhut
• Clock repair shop historical tools and lathes
• Rustic parlour faithfully furnished

How to get there + combination with St. Blasien Abbey

St. Blasien is popular as a day trip from Hotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde Ideal travel time: 35 minutes. The St. Blasien District Museum is located right next to the famous St. Blasien Cathedral (the third-largest domed building in Europe). Together, the cathedral and the museum make a half-day itinerary.

FAQ for the St. Blasien District Museum

How much is admission?

Adults €3, children aged 6 and over €1.50. Hochschwarzwald Card discounted.

When is the St. Blasien District Museum open?

May to October, Wednesday to Sunday, 2 to 5 pm. Closed in winter.

Reservation

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

St. Blasien District Museum: Directions from the hotel

The District Museum of St. Blasien is centrally located on the Domplatz in St. Blasien. From the Hotel Sonnenhof + Sonnhalde, it is a 35-minute drive via the B500. There is a paid car park directly at the District Museum of St. Blasien, or alternatively you can use the car park guidance system for the Domplatz. With the KONUS guest card, you can also travel free of charge on buses and trains.

District Museum St. Blasien: Special exhibitions

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the St. Blasien District Museum puts on two to three special exhibitions each year, featuring themes such as Black Forest traditional costumes, monastic life, and the industrialisation of the region. Dates and themes can be found on the St. Blasien District Museum website or at the hotel reception.

St. Blasien District Museum: Day Trip Recommendation

Recommended day tour with the St. Blasien District Museum as the central programme: in the morning, visit the cathedral (Europe's third-largest dome structure); at midday, lunch in one of the cafés on the cathedral square; in the afternoon, St. Blasien District Museum (1.5 hours); return to the hotel for the sauna.