Altenburger Vierseithöfe

The Altenburger Vierseithöfe are four-sided farmyards with entrance gates, arcades, and timber-framed rooms arranged around a central courtyard in eastern Thuringia.

These farmsteads evolved from single buildings to their current four-sided form during the 17th century, with the oldest preserved structure dating from 1565 in Gieba.

The farmyards reflect regional agricultural traditions through their architectural elements, including decorative entrance gates displaying builder initials and construction dates.

Each farmstead encompasses an area comparable to a football field, featuring stables, barns, and residential spaces organized around a paved inner courtyard.

The region represents Germany's second-largest concentration of timber-framed buildings with specific structural supports known as Umgebinde construction.

GPS coordinates: 50.98500,12.43333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:44