Steinhaus, Stone building in Greetsiel, Germany.
The Steinhaus is a single-story brick building in Greetsiel featuring a three-room layout with kitchen, hall, and entrance hall separated by interior walls. The compact arrangement reflects typical domestic design from this period in northern Germany.
Built between 1362 and 1388 by the Cirksena family, the structure initially served as a control point for the harbor. It was later converted into a residential dwelling for the family in Greetsiel.
The building displays restored green and yellow decorated Plaveuzen floors in the hall, representing traditional East Frisian building techniques. These floor patterns reflect everyday craftsmanship that shaped the region's domestic spaces for centuries.
The building is now managed by the Rural Academy Krummhörn-Hinte and serves as an office and event space. Visitors can experience cultural activities and programs held within its restored rooms.
During renovation works, workers discovered an original late Gothic sandstone fireplace buried in the garden, which was then reinstalled in its original position. This discovery reveals how much of the building's past remained hidden beneath the soil.
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