Recently I’ve stumbled across some photos that brought back memories from a day trip I took a while ago. I was living in Munich at that time and used to wander around Bavaria almost every weekend.
Glentleiten might still be a secret for most visitors to Bavaria. It is the largest open-air museum in Southern Bavaria, and it is a place where the time has stood still. It is a spot where the ancient way of life is carefully recreated and preserved for future generations.
It’s a large, yet quiet site, which is wonderful to walk through, with around 60 historic buildings across the venue. Those old houses have been rescued and brought here to tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in Southern Bavaria during the 18th and 19th century. They show in detail the world of the rural population in the past.
On the meadows of the museum you will find many animals (sheep, cows, horses) in summer months. Those are livestock breeds that were once widespread in this region.
Glentleiten open air museum has numerous special exhibitions and presentations. Many of these exhibitions highlight specific periods of life in the 1700’s and 1800’s. They also offer demonstrations and workshops that show old craftship techniques, such as notch carving, rope making or pottery and give an insight into the peasant life in the past. For groups there are several guided tours to choose from.
There are two restaurants on the premises, where you can enjoy a traditional Bavarian meal and a mug of beer. For a self-packed picnic, there are plenty of seating and dining areas, where you can make yourself comfortable.
You can easily get to Glentleiten open air museum using the public transportation. The fastest way to get there is by car, less than an hour drive away from Munich. Another bonus is that there is no parking fee at the huge parking lot at the entrance.
Entrance fee is 7€ for adults and for children under age of six the entrance is free.
P.S. The pictures are not the best ones, since they were taken with my old camera, but I just had to share them with you.