Visit of the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt
The visit of this traditional farmhouse, along with craftmen’s workshops, a dairy and even a classroom, is an invitation to discover rural life, popular arts and traditions of the early 20th century.
The Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt is a former farmhouse, typical of the region called "Outre-Forêt", located in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. Now a heritage interpretation centre, the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt offers visitors the opportunity to discover the habitat, way of life, traditions and know-how that existed in the Alsatian countryside between 1920 and 1950.
In this typical Northern Alsatian farmhouse, you will find all the useful functions of rural life.
Opening hours
1 February to 30 April: open Wednesday and Thursday, 11am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 6pm.
1 May to 30 September: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays, 11am to 6pm.
1 October to 31 December: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11am to 5pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 2pm to 6pm. Closed on 25 December and in January from 1 to 31 January 2026.
Christmas Concert and Vigil
14 December 2025 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël
Free
This Sunday, experience the magic of Christmas through music and traditions! You are invited, at 3 p.m., to the Protestant church in Kutzenhausen, to the Christmas concert performed by Serge Rieger and the Seebach Zither Ensemble.
After the concert, join us at the Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt for a guided tour about Christmas traditions in Alsace, and a warm and delicious Christmas Eve with a good cup of mulled wine accompanied by "bredle"!
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr
Children's Christmas Craft Workshop (ages 7-12)
17 December 2025 at 14:30
Festivités de Noël
Kid : €5.00
Dive into the magic of Christmas with the museum mediators! Children will discover a magnificent 18th-century sleigh, decorated with painted designs. This sleigh will transport them back to the time of the Princes of Hesse-Darmstadt and their rides through snowy landscapes.
After this historical interlude, children will let their imagination run free. Equipped with scissors, glue, stickers, ribbons, glitter, and markers, they will create their own paper sleighs, which they can decorate and personalize as they wish.
Limited places. Reservation required.
Kutzenhausen
3 place du Château
Parvis du Musée
67330 BOUXWILLER
France
0388003839
contact@museedupaysdehanau.eu
Final preparations
21 December 2025 at 14:00
Festivités de Noël
Free
The Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt invites you to a creative afternoon in the cafeteria: immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and come and make a Christmas card (from 3pm)!
In parallel, discover the exhibition “Advent Snows in Green Alsace” revealing 24 facets of our territory;
Kutzenhausen
1 place de l'église
67250 KUTZENHAUSEN
France
0388805300
contact@maison-rurale.fr