Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn

The Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn displays collections of historical peat extraction machinery across its 15,000 square meter grounds along the Elisabethfehn Canal.

The museum complex incorporates a canal keeper's house from 1896 and a traditional fen house constructed in 1993, showcasing regional architectural developments.

The museum presents the skeleton of a boy discovered in Esterweger Dose dating back to 1100 CE, revealing insights into medieval life in the moorlands.

From November 2024 to March 2025, visitors need to schedule their visits in advance, and the museum provides complete wheelchair accessibility throughout its premises.

Monthly demonstrations of traditional baking take place in an original stone oven, allowing visitors to experience historical cooking methods.

Location: Barßel

Phone: +4944992222

Website: http://fehnmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 53.15133,7.71269

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:14