Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel, Slavic open-air museum in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
Slawendorf is an open-air museum with reconstructed log buildings filled with clay and straw that show what a medieval Slavic settlement looked like in the Havelland region. The structures are based on archaeological discoveries and display how people organized their living spaces in this area before permanent towns were established.
During the Migration Period, Slavic groups from Bohemia, the Vistula region, and the Carpathian foothills settled in Havelland and mixed with local Germanic populations. This cultural blending created the Hevellians as a distinct population in the area.
The Hevellians who emerged from these settlements practiced agriculture with wooden tools and raised livestock including pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats for survival and trade. This way of life shaped how people used the land and organized their daily routines within the reconstructed village you see today.
The museum is located behind Nicolaiplatz parking lot and is open daily from April to October, so plan your visit during these months for best access. The site spreads across natural terrain, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk between the different reconstructed buildings.
Visitors can sleep overnight in reconstructed medieval log houses and participate in hands-on activities like archery and spear throwing within the village. This immersive approach lets you experience how people actually lived, rather than simply observing from a distance.
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