Dorfmuseum Haselau

About the museum

The Historische Sammlung Haselau (Haselau historical collection) in the Elbe marshes in the district of Pinneberg came about from the wish to preserve the community's cultural heritage. The idea goes back to the time of village renewal but long failed for lack of space. On March 17, 1998, 15 residents founded the association “Verein für Sammlung und Erhalt historischer Gegenstände” (Association for the Collection and Preservation of Historical Objects). The project became possible when the old fire station became vacant after a new fire station was built.

The collection now comprises over 1,200 exhibits, the oldest dating from 1697. House 1 is the former fire station on the Haseldorfer Chaussee; larger pieces stand in House 2, the former “Durchfahrt Wüstenberg” (Wüstenberg passageway) about 50 meters away. The association, which had over 80 members in 2025, also looks after the village green next to House 2.

The focus is on old crafts and everyday history of the Haseldorf marsh: a group from the association demonstrates the rope-making of the Reepschläger (ropemakers), and part of the collection recalls the Bandreißer (hoopmakers), who made barrel hoops for butter churns from willow rods. The collection has been included in the “Museumsführer Schleswig-Holstein” (Schleswig-Holstein museum guide).

Highlights

• Over 1,200 exhibits, the oldest from 1697
• Rope-making demonstrations (Seiledrehen)
• Hoopmaking trade of the Haseldorf marsh
• Two houses: the former fire station and the former Durchfahrt Wüstenberg (passageway)

Founded

1998

Operated by

Verein für Sammlung und Erhalt historischer Gegenstände

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Hands-on stations

At the rope-makers' demonstrations, children are especially interested in rope-making and can take their own rope home.

Getting there & parking

The collection is a few meters from the church and the "Haselauer Landhaus". Directions: via the A 23 to the Tornesch exit, then toward Uetersen and Marsch, across the swing bridge and left to Haselau; or via the B 431 to Heist and from there toward Haselau.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop: not available
• Coat check: not available
• Lockers: not available
• Wi-Fi: not available

Events & venue rental

As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.

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