One of Liechtenstein's oldest timber houses, built in 1518 in Schellenberg, now a rural housing museum run by the Liechtenstein National Museum, showing 1900s farm life.
The Biedermannhaus in Schellenberg is one of Liechtenstein's oldest surviving timber-frame houses: built in 1518, it was relocated several times over the centuries, most recently in 1992/1993 to its present site. The house takes its name from the Biedermann family, who lived there for over 150 years, from 1814 to 1964. Listed as a historic monument since 1993, it opened a year later as the Liechtenstein National Museum's rural housing museum. Its simple construction and layout reflect the late-medieval building and farming traditions of the region. Inside, visitors discover how Liechtenstein's rural population lived and worked around 1900: original furniture, household items and tools offer an authentic glimpse of everyday farm life. Part of the Liechtenstein National Museum, the Biedermannhaus offers a rare window into the modest living conditions of past generations in the Principality.
