Experience 1,000 Years of Wolfratshausen’s History with All Your Senses

At the Wolfratshausen City Museum, history comes alive – interactive, hands-on, and accessible to all. Step onto a raft, marvel at unique exhibits, and explore the centuries-old rafting tradition that shaped the town. From the legend of Nantovinus to tales of local life, discover the vibrant stories of this Loisach River community in the historic 18th-century courthouse.

The Wolfratshausen City Museum brings history to life – hands-on, interactive, and handicapped accessible. Visitors encounter a gigantic sauerkraut spoon, step onto a raft, and can even test their arm muscles in a challenge. Historical exhibits and media stations share fascinating stories about the city on the Loisach river. The contemporary permanent exhibit, housed in the 18th century courthouse, invites guests to discover the history of rafting with all their senses.

A Journey Through 1,000 Years of City History

The tour begins on the first floor with a tactile city model: with the push of a button, the former raftsmen’s houses light up. An animated film clip illustrates the settlement history of Wolfratshausen – from the Ice Age to the present day.

A special focus is placed on the rafting trade. Two rooms are dedicated to this centuries-old craft, for which Wolfratshausen is renowned and which is still practiced by local raftsmen today.

The legend of our town’s patron saint, the pilgrim Nantovinus, as well as both traditional and modern business and industry, are also explored – in addition to the town’s popularity as a summer retreat for the Bohemian elite at the turn of the 20th century. A ten-meter-long timeline highlights the most important events in the town’s history through striking exhibits. At multimedia stations, historical figures and current residents share stories from their lives – offering visitors a varied and vivid portrait of the raftsmen’s town.