Museum Humpis Quarter

Nestled in the historic old town of Ravensburg, the Museum Humpis-Quartier brings roughly 1,000 years of the city's history to life. Spread across an ensemble of seven medieval buildings, it is considered one of the best-preserved medieval residential quarters in southern Germany.

Its Residents Through the Ages

The quarter owes its name — and much of its striking appearance today — to the family of long-distance merchant and mayor Hans Humpis in the 15th century. He and his family lived here in near-aristocratic style, and their beautifully preserved rooms can be visited on the first floor. Archaeological excavations in the courtyard revealed the foundations of a timber-framed building that dates back even further: in the 12th century, a leather craftsman lived and worked on this very spot — his world is brought to life in the basement level.

Life in 18th-century Ravensburg, a city shared between Catholic and Protestant communities, is represented by the tanner Johannes Wucherer, who hung his hides to dry in the attic. During the industrialisation of the 19th century, innkeeper Gottfried Rösch ran his business from the Humpis-Quartier. His dining room became a gathering place for the city's elite, and the hall served as a meeting venue for various local associations.

The Wondrous Chambers

The smaller buildings house the so-called Wondrous Chambers, three of which are dedicated to the story of the Schwabenkinder — children from Graubünden, Vorarlberg and Tyrol who made the arduous journey to Ravensburg to hire themselves out at the town's child labour market.

Experience History

The History Lab offers an interactive, multimedia look at Ravensburg's more recent past, from 1870 to the present day. The Humpis-Quartier also hosts a rotating programme of special exhibitions on cultural history, with a particular focus on the late medieval period — the era of the Humpis family.

The museum is 15 minutes walking distance from central train station station Ravensburg.

By car:

By car, take the route in the direction of the centre. You can either use the car park P5 Gänsbühlzentrum, P1 Marienplatz or P4 Rauenegg. It will take you 5 minutes on foot to walk to the Humpis Quarter.