Bronzezeithaus Hahnenknoop

The Bronzezeithaus Hahnenknoop is a reconstructed Bronze Age dwelling in Stadland that displays how people lived approximately 3000 years ago. The structure reveals the building techniques and spatial layout of early settlements in this North Sea region.

Excavations in 1971 near Strohauser Sieltief uncovered remains from one of the oldest settlements on the German North Sea coast. These discoveries allowed researchers to understand how Bronze Age communities built and arranged their homes.

Visitors can watch demonstrations of ancient tools, pottery making, and how Bronze Age people worked the land around their homes. The location shows how early coastal communities adapted their daily routines to living in marshy terrain.

The site is open from Good Friday through October, with tours offered on Sundays and public holidays. Wear sturdy shoes since the surrounding marsh can be soft and muddy underfoot.

The wet marsh environment preserved the original house foundations so thoroughly that researchers could create an exact copy of the entire settlement layout. This is uncommon since organic materials typically decay quickly.

Location: Stadland

GPS coordinates: 53.40409,8.41657

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24