"Eppingen - A Timberframe Tutorial" Eppingen by Kathrin_E

Eppingen Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 147 photos

Eppingen is one of those places where the unsuspicious tourist is totally stressed because s/he doesn not know which photo to take first! There are picturesque views in abundance round every corner.

Altstadtstraße, one of many picturesque corners

Eppingen advertises as "town of timberframe" and this isn't exaggerated. This small town, hardly known beyond its immediate surroundings and totally off the beaten path, is a treasure chamber full of fine half-timbered houses. It would be a perfect location for a tutorial on this type of construction because it assembles a variety of styles in excellent quality.

Eppingen is one of the very rare places in this region that escaped all the wars. This lucky town has neither been burned to ashes in the 30 Year War of 1618-1648, nor burned to ashes by the French in the Palatinate Heritage War in 1689, nor smashed to pieces in World War II. In other words, there is authentic architecture that has been preserved since the late middle ages. The oldest half-timbered houses date from the 15th century.

Skyline

Even more, the town's authorities have taken the effort to display and explain. On the way from the station you can walk along a trail with 1:1 models of construction details. In town all the important buildings have a board with background information and entertaining stories. More details can be learned in the museum in the Old University.

The skyline, as you see it first thing from the station, is already promising. Pfeifferturm and the steeple of the catholic church are teh peaks, surrounded by half-timbered gables and tile roofs. The old town covers a hill, so topography adds to the view.

Explore, and have the camera ready...

Last visit to Eppingen: Jul 2011
Intro Updated Jun 10, 2012
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The Dolphins Things to Do (15)

This is a small but cute detail on a half-timbered house: a pair of fish-shaped creatures - it takes *some* imagination... more travel advice

Church: The Old Cemetery Things to Do (15)

The plateau behind the church and the chapel of St Catherine served as cemetery for centuries. The current cemetery has... more travel advice

Church: Milk Witch and Devil Things to Do (15)

This extraordinary medieval fresco inside the church is a bit hidden and easily overlooked. Seeing such 'creatures from... more travel advice

Baumann'sches Haus Things to Do (15)

Baumann'sches Haus is probably the moast beautiful among the many beautiful half-timbered houses in Eppingen's old town.... more travel advice

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yumyum Jun 16, 2011 at 4:06 AM

Gorgeous town! I like the story about the wedding plate.
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Trekki Jun 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM

Wow, yes, what a cute village! Love the danse macabre mural and the museum, especially the house! And that Longinus crucifix! What a great find! And thanks for your inspiration!
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german_eagle May 28, 2011 at 7:25 AM

Wonderful page. What a beautiful small town! These half-timbered houses are marvellous. And then organic baked goodies, too ... :-)