Forst- und Jagdmuseum Ferdinand von Raesfeld

The Forst- und Jagdmuseum Ferdinand von Raesfeld is a museum in a former forestry office building that displays tools used in forest management, taxidermied animals, and hunting equipment. The collection is spread across multiple rooms and an outdoor courtyard where visitors can explore how these traditional crafts developed.

The building began as a hunting lodge for Pomeranian dukes and hosted Tsar Peter I and King Frederick IV of Denmark in 1712 during the Great Northern War. Later it was converted into a museum to make the history of forestry and hunting accessible to the public.

The museum shows how hunting and forestry shaped life in this region over centuries and how people used these landscapes. Visitors can see which tools and methods were important for this work and how approaches to the forest and wildlife changed over time.

The museum welcomes visitors from May through October, Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 16:00, with exhibitions spread across indoor rooms and a courtyard. Planning ahead helps you explore all areas at a relaxed pace and spend time looking at the various collections.

A notable feature is the display of two stags locked in rutting combat, accompanied by authentic forest sounds that bring the moment to life. This installation offers a sensory experience of wilderness rarely found in museums.

Location: Born auf dem Darß

Official opening: 1996

Operator: Gemeinde Born am Darß

Opening Hours: May-October: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: 54.38620,12.53200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20