When does the open museum tour take place?

The tour begins on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the museum ticket office at the Museum Lifelines in the villa Lindenhof, Lindenhof 2, 89134 Blaustein-Herrlingen.

How much does the tour cost?

The admission for the open tour including the museum costs 6 euros per person.

Is registration required?

No registration is required. The number of places is limited.

What topics does the tour cover?

The tour covers topics including Art Nouveau, the Wieland family, Jewish history, reform pedagogy, Nazi oppression, Erwin Rommel, and Group 47.

Can the museum be visited after the tour?

Yes, after the approximately 30-minute tour, there is an opportunity to independently explore the exhibition.

Explore Herrlingen: A moving museum tour through Germany's eventful history

Name: Open Museum Tour "Museum Lifelines"
Start: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Museum Lebenslinien, Villa Lindenhof

Experience the history of Herrlingen up close: Open tour at the Museum Lifelines

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the city of Blaustein invites you to a public museum tour through the Museum Lifelines in the Art Nouveau villa Lindenhof. In about 30 minutes, a museum guide will take you through the eventful history of Herrlingen and illustrate historical connections through significant personalities, places, and events.

Art Nouveau Villa and Cultural Heritage

The museum is located in the villa Lindenhof, designed by the architect and artist Richard Riemerschmid for the industrial family Wieland. The impressive Art Nouveau architecture forms the atmospheric backdrop for an exhibition in which architectural history and local history are directly connected.

A Focal Point of History

The tour highlights Herrlingen as a site of significant developments in the 20th century. Topics include the industrial history of the Wieland family, Jewish history, groundbreaking reform pedagogy, Nazi oppression, military history related to Erwin Rommel, and the literary history of Group 47 after World War II.

Lifelines of Significant Personalities

The exhibition tells the stories of people and institutions whose life paths are connected to Herrlingen. Biographical insights show how the German Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi era, and post-war years shaped life in the area. This creates a nuanced discovery experience that conveys history not abstractly, but through concrete biographies and locations.

Guided Tour and Independent Museum Exploration

The open tour begins at 3:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM. The meeting point is the museum ticket office. No registration is required, but the number of places is limited. Afterwards, there is the opportunity to independently explore the exhibition and take the time to appreciate the historical details of the villa Lindenhof.

Conclusion: A compact city tour through Herrlingen's past

The open museum tour combines expert presentation, impressive architecture, and local history into a cultural enrichment for visitors from Blaustein, Ulm, and the region. Those who want to discover Herrlingen with new eyes and trace the lifelines of its historical personalities will find an informative and atmospheric introduction here.