Sachsenhof, Folk museum along Ems River in Greven, Germany
The Sachsenhof is an open-air museum in Greven featuring a reconstructed Saxon farmstead from the early Middle Ages. The complex includes a main dwelling, storage structures, and working buildings that show how people lived and farmed between the 6th and 8th centuries.
Archaeological digs in 1973 at Münster-Gittrup uncovered traces of early medieval Saxon settlements in the region. These discoveries led to the museum's creation in 1983 as a way to show and preserve what researchers learned from the excavations.
The main dwelling shows typical Saxon building methods with curved walls and clay-woven frames that reflect how early medieval farmers constructed their homes. Visitors can experience how people used these spaces and what daily life looked like inside.
The site sits near the Ems River and is easy to reach on foot or by bicycle, with paths through the grounds for visitors to explore. You should bring weather-appropriate clothing since this is an outdoor museum without covered areas.
The museum actively farms its fields using methods from the Middle Ages, growing grains and herbs the way people did centuries ago. This hands-on approach lets visitors see real agriculture in action rather than just buildings and reconstructions.
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