Pfefferminzmuseum Eichenau, Peppermint museum in Eichenau, Germany.
The Pfefferminzmuseum Eichenau is housed in a former municipal building and presents the history of peppermint farming through photographs, historical tools, and detailed documentation. Exhibits walk visitors through the steps from harvesting to drying and processing the plant.
The museum was established in 1986 to preserve knowledge about peppermint farming, which flourished in the region for nearly 60 years. The collection documents the period when Eichenau became a major producer and refined cultivation techniques.
The museum shows how peppermint farming shaped life in Eichenau and made the region known far and wide. Visitors can see how this plant held a central place in the community's daily life and economy.
The museum is easy to reach on foot and free to visit, with doors open at set times. Visitors should check ahead about exact opening hours since times are limited.
The museum operates demonstration fields where volunteers grow peppermint using historical methods, keeping traditional practices alive. These fields let visitors observe the plant in its natural growth.
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