and town hall, looks as if it has always been there. The faithfully recreated houses will make you believe its inhabitants just left to work on the fields. The youngest house is the impressive Pfeiffer general store from Stetten am kalten Markt. The store’s antiquated interior hides countless gripping stories. Next door, the museum shop offers sweets like grandma knew them in her youth, regional products, including handmade goods like pottery from the museum or our museum schnapps, informative books, or a classic slate. The museum village is always busy. You can hear the smith hammering, or whirring spinning wheels, tucked away in a parlour. Perhaps you can meet the wainwright making wagons in their workshop, or the pedlar making his rounds—always available to answer questions. The impressive Black Forest farmhouse’s sawmill and grain mill are set in mo- tion at set times every day. The museum’s animals contribute to an unforgettable atmosphere. Clucking chickens roam, geese enjoy swimming in the pond, and rabbits can be found nibbling away on a meadow. The historical swineherding is a highlight. Starting from the middle of May, visitors can accompany the swineherd leading her Swabian-Hall swines through the for- 275
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