The house was built by singer Helene Siegfried, who lived in the building and personally collected the displayed antiques.
The building served as the main exterior for Dr. Brinkmann's residence in the popular German medical drama 'Die Schwarzwaldklinik'.
It houses one of the most comprehensive collections of traditional Black Forest peasant furniture in the region.
The museum features a rare collection of 'Hinterglasmalerei' (reverse glass painting) native to the area.
The architecture was intentionally designed to resemble the historic 'Schwarzwaldhaus' style despite being built in the early 20th century.
Heimatmuseum Hüsli is a traditional Black Forest farmhouse in Grafenhausen, internationally famous as the filming location for the 1980s television series 'Die Schwarzwaldklinik'. The house was originally built in 1912 by the Berlin concert singer Helene Siegfried, who designed it to preserve traditional Black Forest architecture and cultural heritage. The museum contains an extensive collection of regional artifacts including Black Forest clocks, local costumes, intricate glassware, and wood carvings. Visitors walk through historically furnished living quarters that reflect the rural lifestyle of the southern Black Forest. The structure features a characteristic low-pitched hipped roof and timber-frame construction typical of the region. It operates as a heritage museum managed by the municipality of Grafenhausen. The site maintains a permanent exhibition dedicated to its role in television history alongside its anthropological focus.
The main entrance facade facing the garden, which is the exact angle used for the iconic shots in the TV show.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding village of Grafenhausen to see other traditional timber-framed houses.
Check the official website before visiting if you are specifically interested in the television exhibition, as the focus occasionally shifts.
Do not expect a modern, interactive museum experience; this is a traditional, artifact-heavy heritage site.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Maintain a quiet volume and do not touch the historic furniture or artifacts.
