Ölraum
An Ölraum is a dedicated space in traditional German households used for storing cooking oils and culinary fats. Historically located in the kitchen or near the stove, the room was designed for convenience and safety, keeping flammable oils away from living areas while remaining within easy reach for everyday use. The term also appears in the context of self‑sufficient hearths, where families prepared and stored their own oils from animal fat or vegetable sources.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Ölraum served as an essential element of the household economy.
The term carries a second meaning in Catholic liturgical contexts, where an Ölraum (or oils room) refers
While modern kitchens usually integrate oil storage into refrigerators or cabinets, a few heritage homes maintain