Blaue Scheune, Historical smokehouse and art gallery in Vitte, Hiddensee, Germany
The Blaue Scheune is a converted Low German hall house with distinctive blue-painted exterior walls located on the Baltic Sea island of Hiddensee. The building now functions as an art gallery, with its interior spaces adapted to display rotating exhibitions by regional artists and craftspeople.
The building originated in the early 1800s as the residence of a master miller and baker, with rooms designed for baking and storage. Over the 20th century it gradually transitioned into a cultural space dedicated to showcasing art and supporting the island's creative community.
The space has long served as a gathering place for artists seeking to share their work with the island community and find inspiration in the coastal surroundings. Generations of creative people have used these rooms as a venue for expression and connection.
The gallery opens during summer months with rotating displays of local and historical artwork available for viewing. It is helpful to check opening hours in advance as schedules can vary depending on the season and current exhibitions.
This is the only surviving smokehouse on the island that was originally built without a chimney, allowing smoke to escape through roof gaps. This ancient construction method is no longer found anywhere else in the region.
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