Feuerwehrmuseum Salzbergen
Fire brigade museum with vehicles, turntable ladders and a steam fire engine from 1901; moving to a larger new building in 2027.
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About the museum
The Feuerwehrmuseum Salzbergen is run by the museum association of the Salzbergen volunteer fire brigade. At its previous location on Overhuesweg, it showed about 25 fire vehicles, turntable ladders and hand-operated pumps across roughly 800 square meters, along with thousands of other exhibits. Highlights included a steam fire engine from 1901 and an extensive helmet collection.
Since June 21, 2026, the museum has been closed because its vehicles and exhibits are moving to a new building at Neuenkirchener Straße 20. The new site is three times as large; over 2,500 square meters are planned as a hands-on museum for families, kindergartens, schools and youth and children's fire brigades. An open day during the move was held at the new site during the Long Night of Museums in August 2026. Reopening is planned for spring 2027.
Highlights
- About 25 fire vehicles, turntable ladders and hand-operated pumps
- Steam fire engine from 1901
- Extensive helmet collection
- New site with over 2,500 m² and hands-on activities for children
Permanent exhibition
- Feuerwehrfahrzeuge und Gerätschaften – Historic fire engines, turntable ladders and hand-operated pumps, including a steam fire engine from 1901 and a large helmet collection; the exhibition is currently being moved to the new building.
- Operated by
- Feuerwehrmuseumsverein Freiwillige Feuerwehr Salzbergen e.V.
Admission & discounts
The museum is moving and will open at the new location in spring 2027; opening hours and prices have not yet been published.
Accessibility
The museum is moving and will open at the new location in spring 2027; opening hours and prices have not yet been published.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum caters to families, kindergartens, schools, and children's and youth fire brigades. At the new site, children are to experience fire brigade technology through hands-on stations and pedal vehicles. At the open day during the move, children could ride in a fire engine.
Getting there & parking
New location: Neuenkirchener Straße 20, 48499 Salzbergen (previously Overhuesweg 18).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum is moving and will open at the new location in spring 2027; opening hours and prices have not yet been published.
Events & venue rental
The museum is moving and will open at the new location in spring 2027; opening hours and prices have not yet been published.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Previous offerings: group tours, school classes, kindergartens and children's birthday parties by arrangement. A hands-on museum is planned at the new site. |
