NABU-Besucherzentrum Rühstädt
NABU visitor center in the European Stork Village of Rühstädt with hands-on exhibitions on storks and the Elbe-Brandenburg Biosphere Reserve.
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About the museum
Rühstädt on the Elbe in the Prignitz is considered the stork-richest village in Germany; in 1996 it was named a "European Stork Village". In some years, more than 30 stork pairs raise their young here; in 2025 there were 26 breeding pairs.
In the same year, 1996, NABU began operating a visitor information center in the village. The house on the village edge is looked after by NABU Brandenburg and funded by the State of Brandenburg. On the roof of the house sits a stork nest, from which a camera broadcasts live in summer.
The exhibition "Weltenbummler Adebar" has been thoroughly revised and since 2023 has been supplemented by the exhibition "Störche der Welt" on loan from the Naturkundemuseum Potsdam, which also presents exotic species. The center also provides information about the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve "Flusslandschaft Elbe-Brandenburg". In the outdoor area, a stork course and a vegetable garden with old cultivated varieties invite visitors to explore.
Highlights
- Hands-on exhibition "Weltenbummler Adebar"
- Exhibition "Störche der Welt" with exotic stork species
- Live images from the stork nest on the roof
- Stork course and vegetable garden in the outdoor area
- Village tour through the European Stork Village
- Shop with regional products
Permanent exhibitions
- Weltenbummler Adebar – Hands-on exhibition on the diet, migration routes and adventures of the white stork, with a live camera on the nest on the roof.
- Störche der Welt – On loan from the Naturkundemuseum Potsdam, also showing exotic stork species such as the African openbill and the painted stork.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- NABU Brandenburg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 14; free under 6. |
| Families | €7.50Family ticket |
| Village tour, adults | €7 |
| Village tour, children (ages 6–14) | €3.50 |
| Village tour, family | €15 |
| Combined ticket exhibition + village tour, adults | €8.50 |
| Combined ticket exhibition + village tour, children (ages 6–14) | €4.50 |
| Combined ticket exhibition + village tour, family | €18 |
Admission is free for NABU members. Children under 6 take part in all activities free of charge.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
NABU describes the exhibition as low-barrier.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €7.50 · Family ticket |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition invites children to look, weigh and explore hands-on. NABU offers holiday programs for primary school children, family weekends and workshops on old craft techniques.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By regional express to Bad Wilsnack, then by bus 960 or 976 from the station to Rühstädt.
Rühstädt lies directly on the Elbe Cycle Route between Havelberg and Wittenberge; e-bike charging stations are at the house.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Visitor shop with regional products and nature-themed souvenirs; hot and cold drinks are available. Picnic area and e-bike charging stations at the house.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The walk through Storchenland takes place during the stork season (April to August) on Fridays and Saturdays at 14:00. The meeting point is in front of the visitor center; registration is required no later than 30 minutes beforehand, and the walk takes place with at least three participants. Further tours on request. |
