Lohmühle in Schnaittach in Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die Alte Badstube
Schnaittacher Geschichtsweg
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The Old Bathhouse
Schnaittach Historical Trail
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
1. Die Alte Badstube / The Old Bathhouse Marker
Die Existenz einer Badstube ist erstmals zum Jahre 1368 nachgewiesen. Sie lag in der Fröschau nahe dem Bach, aus dem man das Wasser brauchte, im Anwesen Birkensteingasse 1. In der Badstube konnten die Schnaittacher regelmäßig baden; der Bader besorgte die Haarpflege, setzte Schröpfköpfe, behandelte Geschwüre und Hautleiden und wurde schließlich Wundarzt des Ortes. Bezeichnend ist an dieser Badstube, dass ihre Besitzer im 18. Jahrhundert einen sozialen Aufstieg erlebten. Damals waren Inhaber die Bader Gräf, von denen einer, noch Bader und Wundarzt, seinen Sohn studieren ließ. Dr. Andreas Gräf wurde angesehener Arzt mit einer „Praxis von ausgedehntestem Umfange“.
Stich: Der Bader
The existence of a bathhouse is first documented in the year 1368. It was located in the Fröschau near the stream from which the necessary water was drawn, at the property Birkensteingasse 1. In the bathhouse, the people of Schnaittach could bathe regularly; the barber-surgeon provided hair care, applied cupping glasses, treated ulcers and skin diseases, and eventually became the town’s wound surgeon. Characteristic of this bathhouse is that its owners experienced social advancement in the 18th century. At that time the proprietors were members of the Gräf family of bathers, one of whom, still working as a bather and wound surgeon, sent his son to university. Dr. Andreas Gräf became a respected physician with a “practice of the most extensive scope.”
Engraving: The Barber-Surgeon
Erected 2011 by Museum and Historical Society of Schnaittach (registered association). (Marker Number
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1368.
Location. 49° 33.515′ N, 11° 20.492′ E. Marker is in Schnaittach, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nürnberger Land. It is in Lohmühle. It is at the intersection of Birkensteingasse and Brauhausgasse on Birkensteingasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Birkensteingasse 2, Schnaittach BY 91220, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zum Bergschmied / At the Mountain Blacksmith (a few steps from this marker); Das Kommunbrauhaus / The Communal Brewery (a few steps from this marker); Der Sternwirt / The Star Innkeeper (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Blauen Löwen / At the Blue Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Flora Altbater (within shouting distance of this marker); Dina Freimann (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Museen / The Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); Paula Gutmann (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schnaittach.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
2. Die Alte Badstube / The Old Bathhouse Marker
The view of the marker and house from the street.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Die Alte Badstube / The Old Bathhouse Marker
The view of the house and marker from across the street. The marker is located on the right side of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
