In 1330, Zell received its town charter from Emperor Ludwig and became a free imperial town. The defence wall was built by 1363. The remains of the town wall, stork tower and stag tower are therefore among the oldest buildings in the town. The town fires of 1899 and 1904 left their mark on today's townscape: numerous houses were then built in the historicist and art nouveau styles. Their ornamentation and playful façades, together with the medieval half-timbered houses, give the main street its unique character. Guided tours of the town and museum are available at any time on request. With the "Zell Town Guide" brochure, you can discover the secrets of the old town on your own.
The Fürstenberger Hof, a mighty Black Forest farmhouse, is a living witness to the past The farmhouse is furnished as if the family had just left home.
The Stork Tower Museum brings the Middle Ages back to life on 108 steps in the time-honoured tower and its lovingly assembled collection of artefacts will not only make children's hearts beat faster.
The Villa Haiss - Museum of Contemporary Art - offers a private collection of the highest calibre (Baselitz, Beuys, Christo, Warhol and many others). Special exhibitions with internationally renowned artists are organised on a quarterly basis.
Families with children can discover the city on guided tours or on their own during a children's city rally.
And of course, a visit to the Zeller Keramik factory outlet - home of the world-famous "Hahn und Henne" decorations - is a must!
