Fachwerkmuseum, Timber frame museum in central Quedlinburg, Germany
The Fachwerkmuseum is a timber-framed building in central Quedlinburg displaying how wood-and-plaster construction worked. The two-story structure features wooden posts about 20 feet (6 meters) tall and shows the joinery methods that held these buildings together.
The building was erected in 1346 and served as a residence for centuries. It became a museum in 1976 dedicated to preserving and teaching timber-frame construction.
The museum displays regional carpentry techniques and building styles that shaped how Quedlinburg's houses look. Visitors see how craftspeople once shaped and joined wood to create sturdy buildings.
The museum is open Friday through Wednesday, with longer hours in spring and fall than during the colder months. Plan your visit based on the season to ensure the building is open when you arrive.
The building's original wooden frame still stands, with posts running through both floors and held together by traditional mortise and tenon joints. This handiwork shows how carpenters could bind wood pieces permanently without nails.
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