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Biedermann House

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The Biedermann House in Schellenberg is the oldest surviving farmhouse in Liechtenstein and a jewel of regional architectural culture. Dendrochronological studies date the construction to the year 1518, meaning the house is over 500 years old. It was built using traditional log construction (Blockbau), characteristic of the Alpine region in the late Middle Ages. Originally constructed at a different location in Schellenberg, it was dismantled in 1993 during a spectacular preservation effort and moved to its current site near the cemetery to save it from decay. Today, the house serves as an annex of the Liechtenstein National Museum, showcasing rural living and farming practices. Visitors can explore the original parlors, kitchen, and sleeping chambers, which offer an authentic insight into the harsh life of past centuries. The nail-less construction and the use of solid fir wood bear witness to the high level of craftsmanship of the carpenters of that era. The Biedermann House is not just an architectural monument but also a place of living history, symbolizing the population's deep connection to the land and tradition.

Location: Liechtenstein
Top sights: Biedermannhaus · Ruine Alt-Schellenberg · Ruine Neu-Schellenberg
Nearby: Brühl (4 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-6	-5	-1	4	8	13	14	14	10	6	0	-4
Rain mm	92	70	91	93	147	173	169	185	121	103	91	93

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

Biedermann House in Schellenberg is a historic farmhouse from the 16th century and can be visited as a museum. The interior shows authentic living and working spaces of the time.

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Typical hours

The museum is usually open only during the summer season and on selected weekends. It is advisable to check the opening hours on the Schellenberg municipality website.

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Photography

Inside the museum, photography is allowed without flash to protect the historical objects. Outdoor shots of the timber-framed house and garden are possible at any time.

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Time needed

Allow about 30 to 45 minutes for visiting the museum. If you also want to explore the farm garden and the surroundings, count on one hour.

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Combine with

Combine the visit with the nearby Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and Schellenberg Monastery. The Russian Monument and the Schellenberg castle ruins are also close by.

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Getting there

Biedermann House is located in the center of Schellenberg on the main street. The bus stop „Schellenberg Post” is served by line 12, from there it is 5 minutes on foot.

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Insider tip

Ask at the museum for a demonstration of the old loom - often they show how linen was woven in the past. A visit in the early afternoon is less crowded and quieter.

Geography

Coordinates

47.23400, 9.54650

Facts

Oldest farmhouse in Liechtenstein, built in the year 1518.
Constructed using traditional log building techniques without metal nails.
Relocated from its original site to its current position in 1993.
Now houses a museum operated by the Liechtenstein National Museum.
The building material consists primarily of solid fir wood.
Features authentically preserved living and working rooms from the 16th century.