Freilichtmuseum auf der Insel

The open-air museum on the island is located on a section of the fortifications built during the Swedish occupation of Stade: the so-called Bleicher Ravelin. Situated within walking distance of the old town, this idyllic site is still completely surrounded by water, including the moat.

Amid old half-timbered houses, farm gardens, and cobblestone paths, a picture of centuries past unfolds here. Authentic, restored buildings from the region vividly illustrate how people used to live, work, and shape their homeland.  The rooms and workshops, furnished true to the originals with artifacts spanning two centuries, tell stories of progress, tradition, and community spirit.

For families, school groups, or other visitors, the museum offers exciting insights and experiences that bridge the past and the present. Particularly charming is the idyllic museum park with its historic half-timbered houses, an Altländer ceremonial gate as part of the ensemble, a post mill, and a 17th-century capstan.