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Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen, Ellwangen

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Facts and practical information

The Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen in Ellwangen was opened in 2001 and provides a lively overview of 500 years of Alamannic history from the early Middle Ages with finds from all over southern Germany. Due to the difficult budget situation of the city of Ellwangen, the city council discussed closing the museum in 2010. The Alamannenmuseum is open from Tuesday to Friday between 2 and 5 pm and on Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 5 pm.

Coordinates: 48°57'51"N, 10°7'40"E
Address

Haller Str. 9Ellwangen 73479 Germany

Contact
+49 7961 969747
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesday2 pm - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday2 pm - 5 pm
  4. Thursday2 pm - 5 pm
  5. Friday2 pm - 5 pm
  6. Saturday1 pm - 5 pm
  7. Sunday1 pm - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Vitus, Mary's Church, Schloss ob Ellwangen, Protestant church.

  • st vitus ellwangen~1280 ftSE
    Historical place, Church, Sacred and religious sites

    St. Vitus, Ellwangen

    7 min walk • The Basilica of St. Vitus Ellwangen is a late Romanesque vaulted building from the 13th century. This sacred building, which characterizes the townscape, has served as the Catholic parish church for the core city of Ellwangen since secularization.

  • marys church ellwangen~1890 ftSE
    Church

    Mary's Church, Ellwangen

    10 min walk • St. Mary's Church in the center of Ellwangen is a Catholic church built in 1427 as a city church for the city parish of Ellwangen and today belongs to the parish of St. Vitus.

  • schloss ob ellwangen0.5 miE
    Architecture, Forts and castles

    Schloss ob Ellwangen, Ellwangen

    14 min walk • The castle ob Ellwangen served from 1460 as a residence and seat of power for the prince princes of the Ellwangen prince provostry and from 1802/1803 to 1842 as an electoral or royal residence.

  • protestant church ellwangen~1100 ftSE
    Church

    Protestant church, Ellwangen

    6 min walk • The baroque Stadtkirche Ellwangen is a Protestant church in the city center of Ellwangen that characterizes the cityscape of Ellwangen.

  • schonenbergkirche ellwangen1 miNE
    Sacred and religious sites, Church

    Schönenbergkirche, Ellwangen

    25 min walk • The Schönenbergkirche, also known as the pilgrimage church "Zu Unserer Lieben Frau", is located on the 530 meter high Schönenberg near Ellwangen and is an important church building in the region of East Württemberg.

  • antoniuskapelle ellwangen0.9 miSW
    Church

    Antoniuskapelle, Ellwangen

    24 min walk • The Chapel of St. Anthony in the Ellwangen district of Schrezheim is famous for its faience altar, which comes from the Schrezheim porcelain manufactory and is one of the most important works of faience art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen open?

Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
  • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen?

Nearby attractions include Protestant church, Ellwangen (6 min walk), St. Vitus, Ellwangen (7 min walk), Mary's Church, Ellwangen (10 min walk), Schloss ob Ellwangen, Ellwangen (14 min walk).

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