Heididorf: Where the Heidi Story Comes to Life

Heididorf, located in Maienfeld, brings Johanna Spyri's world-famous Heidi story to life. This isn't just a place for book lovers; it's a living museum that immerses visitors in the traditional Alpine way of life. The village aims to recreate the setting of the novels as faithfully as possible, offering an emotional journey back to the Swiss mountain landscape of the late 19th century. Explore Heidi's House, a 300-year-old building furnished as it would have been in Heidi's time. Discover how Heidi and Alpöhi (her grandfather) lived, with a cellar for preserving food and a simple bedroom on the top floor. Visit Heidi's Alp Cottage, a replica of the hut where she spent her summers with her grandfather, and experience how she lived through audio-visual displays. The village also features a barn with goats and a horse-drawn carriage, and a schoolhouse located in the town hall, showcasing the Swiss education system in the 1880s. The Johanna Spyri Museum displays the author's original works and props from Heidi films. Visitors can also send postcards from Switzerland's smallest post office, complete with a special Heididorf postmark. Heididorf encourages interaction, inviting visitors to touch and play with the exhibits. Roam around the village square with goats and chickens to experience Heidi's animal-filled life. Guided tours are available in multiple languages, offering insights into Heidi's world, medicinal herbs, and traditional cheese-making.