Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen

The Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen is an open-air museum in Rostock displaying traditional forestry and charcoal production. The grounds contain original buildings and work areas where visitors can observe how these trades were carried out in the past.

The site was established in 1837 as an active working facility for forest labor and charcoal production. It received official protection as a technical monument in 1984 and has since preserved the story of this important regional industry.

The place shows how people here worked with wood and made charcoal - these trades were central to life in the region for centuries. Visitors can observe how these crafts shaped daily routines and community survival in the forest.

The site is best explored on foot, with a forest trail that winds through the grounds. Visitors should bring sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing since the open-air setting depends on natural conditions.

The museum preserves one of the few functioning historical tar distillation ovens remaining in the region. This rare craft is still practiced there today, giving visitors a glimpse of a technique that has largely disappeared elsewhere.

Location: Rostock

Opening Hours: January 01-March 31: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-16:00 || April 01-September 30: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-16:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:00 || October 01-December 20 Tuesday-Friday 09:00-16:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://koehlerhof-wiethagen.de

GPS coordinates: 54.18570,12.24630

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23