The museum features a functional 'Altbayerisches Wirtshaus' (Old Bavarian tavern) that serves beer brewed on-site according to traditional methods.
Every building in the village is an authentic historical structure that was dismantled at its original location and painstakingly reconstructed at the museum site.
The museum keeps rare, endangered livestock breeds to preserve the biodiversity of traditional Alpine farming.
Founder Markus Wasmeier is a dual Olympic gold medalist in Alpine skiing, transitioning from sports to historical preservation.
The site includes a 'Handwerkerdorf' (craftsman's village) where rotating demonstrations of traditional skills like woodworking and weaving occur.
The Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum is an open-air museum village located in the Schliersee region, founded by the Olympic skiing champion Markus Wasmeier. The museum features over a dozen historical buildings, including farmhouses, workshops, and a chapel, all reconstructed with original materials to preserve rural Upper Bavarian heritage. Visitors explore living history through displays of traditional crafts, agriculture, and domestic life from the 18th and 19th centuries. The site functions as a working village, incorporating a brewery, a traditional inn serving regional cuisine, and a farm with heritage livestock breeds. Costumed guides and historical reenactments provide context on the cultural development of the region. The layout replicates a classic Bavarian village square, providing an immersive spatial experience of historical architecture. The grounds are situated near the shores of Lake Schliersee, utilizing the Alpine landscape as a natural backdrop for the exhibits.
The central village square offers a panoramic view encompassing the historic chapel and the surrounding Schliersee mountains.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the village paths are primarily gravel and dirt.
Check the official event calendar before visiting to coincide with 'living history' days when craftspeople are actively working in the workshops.
Allow extra time to enjoy a meal at the on-site tavern, which is widely regarded as a destination in its own right.
Do not rush through the buildings; the museum is designed for slow observation of the interior details and historical tools.
Closed during the winter season; generally open from spring through late autumn, often closed on Mondays.
Respect the exhibits by not entering roped-off areas inside the historic houses; follow local customs regarding tipping at the tavern.
