--- title: "Adam and Eve House" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/adam-and-eve-house" description: "Built in 1571 by the wealthy grain merchant Mollner, the building owes its name to the depiction of the Fall of Man on the right-hand corner pillar. In addition to the typical decorative elements of the Weser Renaissance with fan rosettes and dew ribbon ornaments, the unique pictorial representation on the front of the house is striking.Not only very unusual, but also of outstanding importance are the depictions of the crucifixion group, the annunciation scene and the figure of Christ. Read from right to left, they describe the Christian doctrine of salvation from original sin to redemption. Almost four decades after the Reformation had taken hold, the builder thus followed a Catholic pictorial tradition that was probably provocative at the time." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/182401/8f121b5decaecdf6b29b3d888fd51281b201a798190f9ae312615f825b9238c4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Adam and Eve House ================== - Monument Farbiges Schnitzwerk mit Darstellung der Schöpfungsgeschichte an Fachwerkhaus Couple take selfie of carving of Adam and Eve on half-timbered house Corner pillar of the half-timbered house with depiction of Adam and Eve Front of the Adam and Eve house with carved and colored depiction of the creation story Front of the Adam and Eve House with magnificent and colorful carvings The Adam and Eve House, built in 1571, is one of the most beautiful houses in Höxter. Built in 1571 by the wealthy grain merchant Mollner, the building owes its name to the depiction of the Fall of Man on the right-hand corner pillar. In addition to the typical decorative elements of the Weser Renaissance with fan rosettes and dew ribbon ornaments, the unique pictorial representation on the front of the house is striking. Not only very unusual, but also of outstanding importance are the depictions of the crucifixion group, the annunciation scene and the figure of Christ. Read from right to left, they describe the Christian doctrine of salvation from original sin to redemption. Almost four decades after the Reformation had taken hold, the builder thus followed a Catholic pictorial tradition that was probably provocative at the time. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The building is privately owned and can only be admired from the outside. Read more Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities The Adam and Eve House is located directly in the centre of Höxter, close to the railway station. Read more License (master data) Tourist-Information Höxter Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - film - Other - Food & Beverage - restaurant - restaurant - restaurant - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Hotel - Package - Städtereise - Individual offer - Städtereise - Place of interest - Monument - Train station - Parking facility - Tours 198.11 km - Motorised tour 164.11 km - Motorised tour 22.82 km - Themed trail Contact Stummrigestraße 27 37671 Höxter