Schnaittach in Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die Hopfensiegelhalle
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The Hop Seal Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
1. Die Hopfensiegelhalle / The Hop Seal Hall Marker
An Weiher- und Badstraße liegt der Fachwerkbau der ehemaligen Hopfensiegelhalle, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gebaut wurde – damals, als der Hopfenanbau um Schnaittach noch blühte.
Hierher mussten die Hopfenbauern ihren Hopfen anfahren, um ihn prüfen zu lassen, ob er in Ordnung war. War dies der Fall, bekam jeder abgefüllte Sack mit Hopfen ein Siegel und war frei zum Verkauf.
Später erfolgte die Siegelung in den Hopfenaufbereitungsbetrieben Weber („Bartl“) und Wörler, und die Siegelhalle wurde stillgelegt.
Foto O. Kohlman
At the corner of Weiher- and Badstraße stands the half-timbered building of the former hop-sealing hall, which was built after the Second World War – at a time when hop cultivation around Schnaittach was still flourishing.
The hop growers had to bring their hops here to be inspected to determine whether they were of acceptable quality. If they passed inspection, each filled sack of hops received a seal and was cleared for sale.
Later, the sealing process took place at the hop-processing companies Weber (“Bartl”) and Wörler, and the sealing hall
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Photo O. Kohlman
Erected 2011 by Museum and Historical Society of Schnaittach (registered association). (Marker Number 30.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 33.395′ N, 11° 20.18′ E. Marker is in Schnaittach, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nürnberger Land. It is at the intersection of Badstraße and Simonshofer Str., on the left when traveling south on Badstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Badstraße 29, Schnaittach BY 91220, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, 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 and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Der Johannisfriedhof / St. John’s Cemetery (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Kasern / The Barracks (approx.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
2. The Hop Seal Hall Marker
The front view of the marker and building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
3. Die Hopfensiegelhalle / The Hop Seal Hall Marker
The side view of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
4. Die Hopfensiegelhalle / The Hop Seal Hall Marker
The rear view of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
