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H V. e. group working Fachwerkstädte Deutsche the years 40 For W B S- A K magnificent, unusual, and romantic – i.e. M S D W E- charming – hotels and restaurants along the E R N O German Half-Timbered House Road for you in B D M F S Treffurt L S this brochure. M M- H E R E G .. F S E C L B H H R A D H O S F S ALLE REGIONALSTRECKEN H G S T WOHNMOBIL- • Motorhome pitches along the - L STELLPLÄTZE OBERLAUSITZER UMGE - VON DER ELBE ZUM VOM HARZ HARZ ZUM THÜRINGER WALD German Half-Timbered House Road BINDEHAUSSTRASSE - W F VOM WESERBERGLAND VOMÜBER WESTERWALDNORDHESSEN ÜBERZUM LAHNTALVOGELS W B BERG UND SPESSART VOM RHEIN ZUM MAIN UND ODEN W UND TAUNUS ZUM MAIN VOM NECKAR ZUM SCHWARZWALD UND BODENSEE F WALD Discover the cultural highlights along the German M Half-Timbered House Road in your home on wheels. L R FACHWERK VOM SIND WIR This brochure features the details of selected mo- B C S M torhome pitches with all relevant information in .. S I member towns. E M F G M T MH H-S S U W D S B D M You are welcome to order these publications from us. Give us a call T G-U ALL REGIONAL ROUTES R or send us an email. Detailed information on the regional routes and H M W towns, guided tours, festivals and special events can also be found M on our website. O F E W NORTHERN COMPLETE We wish you a pleasant read and an enjoyable time planning N FROM THE RIVER ELBE TO THE HARZ your holiday! M OVERVIEW FROM THE RIVER ELBE TO THE HARZ MOUNTAINS UPPER E B WWW.DEUTSCHE-FACHWERKSTRASSE.DE LUSATIAN LOG AND HALF-TIMBERED HOUSE ROAD FROM THE B EASTERN REGION HARZ MOUNTAINS TO THE THURINGIAN FROM THE B-B M B UPPER LUSATIAN LOG AND HALF-TIMBERED HILLS VIA NORTH TO THE MOUNTAINS .. E D AND SPESSART UPLANDS FROM THE WESTERWALD VIA THE MW HOUSE ROAD S AND THE TAUNUS TO THE RIVER MAIN FROM THE RIVER S TO THE RIVER MAIN AND THE ODENWALD FOREST FROM E S C THE RIVER NECKAR TO THE AND S K T A H CENTRAL REGION B B U F D FROM THE HARZ MOUNTAINS TO THE THURINGIAN G N B FOREST WE KNOW HALF-TIMBERING WE KNOW

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SOUTHERN REGION FROM THE RIVER NECKAR TO THE BLACK FOREST AND LAKE CONSTANCE WELCOME HALF-TIMBERED STRUCTURES GERMAN HALF-TIMBERED FROM THE RIVER ELBE UPPER LUSATIAN LOG AND HALF- on the German Half-Timbered House Road in Germany CONSTRUCTION STYLES TO THE HARZ MOUNTAINS Northern region TIMBERED HOUSE ROAD Eastern region Lower German half-timbering is characterised by Half-timbered towns and villages remain a characteristic of the two- and four-post constructions for large hall houses in many parts of Germany to this day. Indeed, the country’s more than which feature a central hall and entrance hall that can 2.5 million half-timbered structures are the pride and joy of municipalities be accessed directly from the street. The floor plan of and owners. these houses has three sections. Originally the sec- tions at either side of this type of house were used as is the basic material used in the construction of half-timbered build- stalls for the livestock, the central section formed the hallway, and the living ings. The characteristic features of this wood, the climatic conditions and the area and bedrooms faced the garden. This basic floor plan was adapted early carpenters’ skills are decisive to the dimensions and forms of the half-tim- on, particularly in towns. Here, the typical oriel windows were developed. bered houses. half-timbering is common in all low Half-timbered structures have a wood-saving skeleton with self-supporting range areas as far as around the River Neckar timber and curtain walls made of clay or brick. This building method is ex- in the south, in the east and the French “The most beautiful in the north” – 1,083 km In the heart of is a region with 112 km tremely ecological, environmentally sustainable and aesthetic. in the west. The gables of these houses mostly face River Elbe, Elbe Valley and Wend- S an unmistakable character that is, land, , Harz, , Weser even today, shaped by a special type In , the half-timbered buildings are essentially based on the street and are divided into different sections: the parlour faces the front, followed by the kitchen and Uplands, Middle Weser and Wiehen B of architecture: the Upper Lusatian the Lower German hall house in which people, livestock and the harvest H stairway, with the bedrooms at the back. The stalls, Hills: the scenery along the regional D log and half-timbered house. An were brought together under one roof. Central German timber frames are L crop store and bake house were mostly housed in separate buildings. In larg- route from the River Elbe to the Wes- estimated 19,000 of these notewor- H characterised by a central section divided into three areas open to the eaves, S K er settlements, the houses were adapted to urban conditions early on. er Hills could hardly be more diverse. thy buildings still exist across several E- Dear Guests, which primarily served as living space. In , the half-tim- N O N C borders. This architectural landscape S bered frame developed from the Alemannic wooden post structure, an earlier Upper German half-timbering In the fourteenth cen- Centuries-old half-timbered struc- M- We would like to bid you a very warm welcome, and to invite you to explore sits on the border triangle of Germa- G construction method with wide post positions. tury, a different style of house with wide post positions tures await visitors at every turn. S the towns along around 3,500 km of the German Half-Timbered House Road. K ny, Poland and the , and double frame beams developed from the Aleman- B E With the half-timbered houses, we immerse ourselves in the ways of life and Owners and inhabitants, towns stretching from Upper and nic wooden post structure in the region between the B H This popular holiday and cultural route which came into being in 1990 O structures of centuries past. We encounter living testimonies here in an abun- and municipalities appreciate the A to Lower Today, many of the Upper Lusatian stretches from the Elbe in the north via in eastern to River Neckar and Lake Constance, the Black Forest H dance of forms, embellishments and symbols, such as the Saint Andrew’s historic value of these half-timbered E W and Northern . The sight is houses skilfully combine their rustic Lake Constance in the south. It has been divided into a total of seven regional and . In the fifteenth and sixteenth cross (the other cross of the Germanic people), which in Christian times came structures as individual hand-crafted N O like no other in the world as nowhere charm with modern home comforts. stretches, and passes through just as many federal states: , centuries, more and more construction methods were adopted from Central to commemorate Saint Andrew, who was nailed to a slanted cross. “Wild creations, unique contributions to D in Europe has folk architecture Carefully looked after by their propri- Saxony-Anhalt, Hesse, , and -Württemberg. Germany until the basic construction methods ultimately became identical in men” and fanned rosettes, flared and straight rhombuses, and a whole vari- around 1600. the townscape, and cultural assets. been preserved with such great etors, the houses radiate a down-to- The half-timbered towns invite Around one hundred towns have joined together under the motto of ety of trees of life through to Christian symbols count among the traditional The half-timbered structures are density. earth feeling, owner pride and great St Andrew’s cross Our early ancestors, the German- visitors to stop off in homely hotels, “Half-timbering connects” to present their charming historic old towns. tradesmen’s embellishments added to half-timbered buildings. valued and cared for with love. hospitality. ic people, were already using “the other cross” as There are many theories about the The German Half-Timbered House Road not only brings together idyllic cosy cafés, rustic wine cellars, corner Half-timbering gems do not always come singly: Streets, squares, and often the symbol for multiplication, which we still use in Dukes, counts and kings have influ- origins of the Upper Lusatian houses The 112-kilometre section of the half-timbered towns, stunning scenery, historic sites, and carefully restored pubs, and classy restaurants. even entire half-timbered towns are characterized by unique ensembles of calculations today. In Christian times, the cross was enced the towns, yielding outstand- but none of them can be definitively German Half-Timbered House monuments, but also the people who live and work there. Whether travelling by car, motor- inestimable historic value. reinterpreted as the Saint Andrew’s cross comme­ ing testimonies to European cultural confirmed. The trend of building Road is designed as a circular route Health resorts and festival locations alternate with nature parks and roman- morating holy Saint Andrew. In its flared form, the history. home, motorcycle or bicycle, the Upper Lusatian houses began in and passes through the towns Professor Manfred Gerner tic nooks. Just as varied as the entertainment on offer in our half-timbered Saint Andrew’s cross is also known as the “firedog”. half-timbered towns from the Elbe around 1400 and ended in the first and municipalities of Ebersbach- The towns’ history is brought to life. towns are the culinary delights. River to the Harz Mountains offer a half of the 19th century, when stone Neugersdorf, , Fanned rosettes In the first third of the sixteenth cen- Cosy inner courtyards, sprawling very special experience at all times houses took over from the previous Großschönau, , Relax in romantic half-timbered surroundings, indulge in regional products, tury, the fanned rosette appeared as an ornamental squares, and splendid façades testify of the year. architectural style. For centuries, , and . wander winding alleyways, embark on fun tours with the kids or adventure motif in Lower Germany in particular, and dominated to centuries past. as the gable embellishment in the centuries that the textile industry (‘linen weaving’), The route is located in a spectacular tours, hike or cycle the route – the German Half-Timbered House Road really The towns’ museums skilfully bridge followed. The shape is believed to originate from the textile processing and textile retail landscape that belongs geologically does have something for everyone. the gap between tradition and classic shell form or from symbols for the sun. were of critical importance to the to the Upper modernity. We would like to invite you to enjoy a cultural journey of discovery along the towns and villages along the Upper and the Mountains Nature Grotesques The evils one had to guard against in German Half-Timbered House Road. Our member towns look forward to your Take your time to enjoy the many Lusatian House Road. This is still evi- Park. The towns and villages all the included the “evil eye” and the sin visit! sights during a stroll through the dent in the region’s many factory-like have their own draw and offer not of envy. Frowning heads or grotesques sticking out half-timbered towns. structures. only enchanting architecture but Kind regards their tongues to the enviers were therefore affixed to also plenty of holiday and leisure half-timbered houses. Head Office activities. German Half-Timbered House Road

FROM THE HARZ MOUNTAINS FROM THE WESER HILLS VIA NORTH HESSE FROM THE WESTERWALD VIA THE FROM THE RIVER RHINE TO FROM THE RIVER NECKAR TO THE TO THE VOGELSBERG MOUNTAINS LAHN VALLEY AND THE TAUNUS THE RIVER MAIN AND TO THE BLACK FOREST AND Central region AND SPESSART UPLANDS Central region TO THE RIVER MAIN Central region THE ODENWALD FOREST Central region LAKE CONSTANCE Southern region

For many generations now, the 260 km A multiplicity of half-timbered styles 629 km This stretch takes you to the 182 km Half-timbering in South Hesse reflects 235 km This star-shaped regional route in 772 km people dwelling between the Harz opens up before you in the golden show-pieces of history; the residences the significance and blossoming of Southern Germany from Mos- S- H. S M D mountains and Thuringian forest heart of Germany. It is no surprise to of former princes, important trade the towns during the Middle Ages and bach in the Neckar Valley through M L- W B W B S- H have been accustomed to adopting learn that construction of the German A centres, spa and festival towns. this can be seen in all the towns and Sasbachwalden in the Black Forest H-S B W E B cultural influences from all over and Half-Timbered Road began here in E Learn about our cherished old towns villages along the route: D S to Meersburg beside Lake Constance. B W M B-B M F S B .. E B lending these their own character- 1990. The diversity of half-timbered M featuring picturesque half-timbered L D Fertile farmlands, steep vineyards, B L In Trebur you can discover angular T G-U MW Treffurt H E S istic touch. The architectural styles styles and forms with influences from R houses, splendid palaces and , B C R colourful fruit orchards and vast .. F courtyards and around 300 half-tim- W C E S I K from Gothic to historicist, regional Lower Saxony, Hesse and Thuringia impressive churches, monasteries and M as well as untouched waters, S- S bered houses in the Franconian style. A H T A B H particularities from Lower Saxony to via to is simply unique. H cathedrals. Your journey begins in the H E moors, picturesque mountains and B U O The medieval kernel of Dreieichen- W D G- B- S N Southern Germany, and ultimately G S northern foothills of the Hessian West- wide valleys can be found here. hain is encircled by a city wall and is a T This road through this region leads L the function of representative town erwald, and leads along the banks of town ensemble of Braunfels is one highlight of the Hayn complex H S through romantic river valleys and 30 half-timbered towns with R halls through to labourer dwellings bered construction elements from the River to one of the most roman- of the most appealing townscapes in Gross-Umstadt, the “wine island of the B .. R skirts mountains shrouded in , which dates from the 11th century. The medieval appeal and a romantic led to the construction of a multitude the town of Mühlhausen through the tic in Germany, the Lahn. The Hesse. Seven-turreted Saint George’s Odenwald” has five castles and two P such as the Hoher Meissner, also S .. S Steinheim district of Hanau not only atmosphere lie in this regional of half-timbered structures devel- meander to . route then follows the river’s course cathedral, which is one of the most aristocratic residences and possesses known as “the Mother Holle moun- G has medieval timber-framed houses stretch of the route. presenting oped over a period of six hundred to explore the beautiful Middle Lahn impressive architectural monuments rural charm combined with Mediter- M The spa and rose town of Langen- tain”, the Knull or the Vogelsberg. but also an almost intact city wall, the visitor with the many varieties years. Valley. Continuing on, the route passes in Europe, is the landmark of the town ranean flair. Miltenberg “Pearl of the salza is not only impressive due to aristocratic residences, the tithe and of half-timbering in south-west Constance-Upper as well as It begins in the north in Han- spa and festival town of through the Taunus to of Limburg. – the oldest Main”, has magnificent half-timbered The strictly structured half-timbered its parklands but also due to the administrative buildings of the Elector Germany; predominantly the Alle- the wild and romantic valleys of the noversch-Münden (the half-timbered, and then on to (in Red the Rhine-Main metropolitan region. Kneipp in Hesse – awaits buildings, for example in the old mar- construction style and palmette great many half-timbered buildings of and the castle. The lanes of mannic and Franconian styles. The Neckar, Enz, , Riss and three-river town) and continues Riding Hood country). Then comes Allow yourself to be captivated by the visitors with a fabulous Kneipp spa ketplace – the “Schnatterloch” – or the as a characteristic of Lower Saxon featuring stucco façades. Seligenstadt’s old town have beautiful diversity of the Southwest German rivers offer variety and opportunities through Bad Sooden-Allendorf (the () (the half-timbered beautiful half-timbered houses in a park and one of the longest half-tim- oldest inn in Germany “The Giant”. In half-timbered structures is clearly In , a special style half-timbered houses and a visit to the half-timbered structures is due to the for regeneration. This ensemble of beauty of the Werra Valley), jewel on the River Ohm), (the Hessian-Franconian style. Every town bered houses in Germany. is Walldürn the visitor experiences history discernible in the towns of combining Hessian and Franconian convent garden and imposing Einhard lengthy construction era, as well as charming and half-tim- (the half-timbered town in the Werra European half-timbered town) and will impress with a range of other high- impressive with its sheer density of at close quarters: as well as half-tim- and Worbis. These influences are elements dominates the town’s are highly recommended. A the different construction types and bered silhouettes brings the charm Valley), (the centre of Schlitz (“romance meets joi de vivre”), lights in addition to its half-timbered half-timbered buildings, castles and bered houses there is the “Holy Blood” particularly visible on the half-tim- historic centre. comfortable stroll through the half-tim- stylistic embellishments. Magnificent of ancient towns to life, and creates the art “KunstWanderLand”) and then the route via Lauterbach (“the structures. Thus awaits with castle grounds in addition to the splen- pilgrimage basilica, the Odenwald bered structures in , which bered houses of Babenhausen brings half-timbered buildings dating from a tranquil ambiance that will allow During a tour, visitors are able with its symbolic “Barten- town of the lost sock”) and Grünberg one of the largest underground fortifi- didly ornate Union . Across the open-air museum, Roman excavations was once the terminus of the historic the visitor to the modern regional the thirteenth to the nineteenth visitors to relax and regenerate. The to admire the carefully restored wetzer” figure and on to Wolfhagen (500 years of picture book beauty). cations in Western Europe dating from 65 hectares of the Hessenpark open-air and the trail. The half-timbered Werra-Weser waterway. The former museum. The marketplace in the cosy centuries adorn these historic towns. age-old tradition of market rights is half-timbered structures and a (the idyllic town in the Habichtwald Lastly comes the Kinzig Valley, where the Early Modern period, while the museum you can see 100 half-timbered old town in Erbach is renowned for town of is a rare Dieburg pedestrian precinct, surround- The oldest houses still in existence upheld in the towns, and markets variety of stone testimonies to times ). the oldest half-timbered church in unique flair of the multi-floor half-tim- houses, the history of Hesse, everyday its castle, Schloss Erbach, with the example of the short-lived revival ed by half-timbered houses, lies be- can be found in the towns of Essling- and festivals are today special occa- long past in all eight towns, follow Hesse can be found in bered houses in the town of Herborn culture and the whole kaleidoscope of collections acquired by its counts and of the half-timbered construction From there the route leads through tween the Fechenbach Castle Museum en and Markgroeningen in the central sions that draw the crowds and help in the footsteps of historic figures, and all the characters from Grimm’s form a chain of half-timbered jewels in building, living and working. Bolongaro the German ivory museum. Between method at the end of the nineteenth (the cathedral city of the and the baroque pilgrim church and Neckar region as well as in Upper fill the towns with life. Take a stroll enjoy the local hospitality, and relax fairy tales in Steinau, the town of the the Dill Valley. A young Goethe gained Palace, Saint Justin’s church and the Spessart and Odenwald, on the Main century. Emperors) and Homberg () invites the visitor to stroll around and Swabia, e.g. in . through the street of our towns, and in the undulating landscape of the . inspiration for his epistolary novel ‘The world-famous porcelain factory are and the Tauber, lies the holiday region (the town of Hesse) to look. There are plenty of half-timbered sense the spirit of days gone by in The “Thuringian ladder” and “wild -Hainich World Heritage Sorrows of Young Werther’ in sites well worth visiting in the town of of Wertheim – heart of the “Route of The holiday of the Oden- Rotenburg on the Fulda (town of All of these towns are quintessential houses to discover along Kirchstrasse many of these places. man” gain in importance as half-tim- region. from his lodgings overlooking the Höchst. Your Hessian hosts bid you a Delights” and part of the Romantic wald Forest, Northern and Central the landgraves in the central Fulda of the unprecedented cultural diversi- in , with its historic old town, town’s mighty cathedral. The historic very warm welcome. Road since 2016. Black Forest, and Lake Valley). From here it continues to the ty of the 18 member towns. manor house, city wall and town park.