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Top 10 Remarquable Facts about Heimat und Rebbaumuseum | Spiez

Ehemaliges Winzerhaus, heute Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum Spiez. Photo by Ginkgo2g- Wikimedia

A museum has been operating near Spiez Castle and Rebberg since 1986, and its three early 18th-century buildings have been designated as a “cultural asset of national importance.”

Which includes the last remaining Spiezer Trottenscheune (“Trüel”) with the imposing grape press, as well as a decorative Simmental farmhouse with a spycher and a baroque farm garden.

The original wine cellar and workshop of the last Spiez cooper can be found in the basement of the residential building, and a cosy historic kitchen can be found on the ground floor next to the living rooms.

A permanent exhibition on heritage, cultural history and viticulture, as well as a video seating area, are planned for the upper floor. The loft also hosts changing special displays. This charming 18th-century wooden chalet houses wine-growing exhibits. The Läset-Sunntig wine festival in September is the best place to sample local tipples.

1.What to expect in the gorgeous Heimat und Rebbaumuseum | Spiez

In the basement, there is a cooper’s workshop: the production of wine barrels was an important craft in Spiez, not least because of the vineyards. The last Spiez cooperage worked in the workshop shown, which was located near the vineyards.

On the ground floor, tourists can learn about life in a peasant household and visit a historic kitchen. A permanent exhibition illuminates local history and viticulture topics on the upper floor of the local history and viticulture museum.

The “Trüel” and the warehouse are located next to the main building. The last surviving trotting barn with the imposing grape press can be found in the “Trüel.” The exhibition is devoted to vineyard machinery and work.

2.Agricultural products are showcased in the beautiful Heimat und Rebbaumuseum | Spiez

Ehemaliges Winzerhaus, heute Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum Spiez. Photo by Ginkgo2g- Wikimedia

The “Spycher,” which was once used to store different farm goods, is also part of the museum.

A baroque cottage garden welcomes you to linger in front of the viniculture and local history museum. You can reflect on your visit to the museum while sitting on a bench in the sun.

3.There are special exhibitions such as steam on the rails

The last special exhibition in the local history and viniculture museum, “Steam on the Lake,” already had steam as its theme. “Steam on the Rails,” the follow-up exhibition, will now open on May 1st.

Its mission is to build railways in the Bernese Oberland. This was not without complications on Lake Thun, as the advancement from Thun to Interlaken via Spiez was orginaly categorized by competition between shipping and rail.

A model of train shipping, for instance – recalls the loading of railway carriages onto steam-powered transport ships between 1874 and 1893. Before the railway line from Thun-Scherzligen via Spiez was built, there was a railway on the Bödeli from Interlaken to the railway station Därligen.

4.The beautiful Heimat und Rebbaumuseum | Spiez unique showcases and stunning photographs

Tourists to the rare exhibition are transported back to the early days of the railways in the Bernese Oberland through showcases from catalogues and archives, along with remarkable pictures from old illustrated books. The exhibition includes visitor mountain railways such as the Brienzer Rothorn Bahn and the Niesenbahn, as well as two “former” railways: the Thunerseebahn on the right bank and the Spiez connecting railway (“Spiezer Tram”).

5.Brief history background about the stunning museum

Ehemaliges Winzerhaus, heute Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum Spiez. Photo by Ginkgo2g- Wikimedia

Christen Linder, one of the leading master carpenters of the early 18th century in the lower Simmen and Kander valleys, constructed the farmhouse for Hans Rebmann in 1728. The brick basement housed a wine cellar, storage space, and possibly a small animal stable. There is now a museum cooper’s workshop there. The upper floors housed the farming family’s apartments.

6.What is located on the south of the stunning house?

South of the house is a storehouse built in 1720 by the same carpenter. The two-story log structure is supported by a brick foundation. The arcades on three sides are protected from storm damage by a wide overhanging shingle roof that is weighted down with stones. The Spycher was used to store the peasant household’s crops and valuables.

7.The third building of the museum is known as the Trottenscheune

The Trottenscheune, also known as Trüel, was built in the 18th century. A log construction was also constructed on the brick foundation, but in an unique design. It is located on the property’s outskirts and houses a large grape press.

The R.Huber-Regez family acquired the Trüel through the vineyard cooperative and donated it to the foundation. Other Spiezer Bäuert winegrowers’ grapes were pressed there as well. In the same building, there is also a display of vineyard materials and machinery, as well as a wine cellar.

8.What you should be aware of before heading to the beautiful Heimat und Rebbaumuseum | Spiez as a 1st time visitor

Ehemaliges Winzerhaus, heute Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum Spiez. Photo by Ginkgo2g- Wikimedia

From May to October, the museum is open on weekends. There is usually a yearly rotation of  the special exhibits. On request, guided tours and the rental  premises for private events are available.

How much would this cost you? A guided tour costs CHF 50.00. (maximum 15 people per group). However, the cost of a guided tour as part of a museum event is CHF 40.00.

Outside of opening hours, guided tours are also available!

9.Notice of Rental (COVID-19) (How to book a room in there- Kitchen space information)

Due to the obvious present predicament, the information provided, particularly the number of people per room, is subject to Federal Council requirements.

Best suited for a small-scale z’Vieri and/or aperitif. There is room for up to 16 people.

The monthly rent is CHF 100.00. The room and toilets are included in the basic rent.

The supervisor, who must also be booked, will be paid an extra CHF 20.00/hour. This is in charge of providing the in-house crockery/cutlery/glasses, as well as the washing up and set-up and clean-up work.

If the renter brings his or her own drinks and food, a flat rate of CHF 80.00 will be charged as a “cork fee.”

10.How to book a room in there- Wine cellar space information

The wine cellar is ideal for small group tastings and aperitifs. There is room for up to 20 people.

CHF 150.00 is the basic rent. The room and toilets are included in the basic rent.

The supervisor, who must also be booked, will be paid an extra CHF 20.00/hour. This is in charge of providing the in-house crockery/cutlery/glasses, as well as the washing up and set-up and clean-up work.

If the renter brings his or her own drinks and food, a flat rate of CHF 80.00 will be charged as a “cork fee.”