Findorff-Haus
Thatched half-timbered house of the local heritage society, with a permanent exhibition on the moor commissioner Findorff and themes that change every year on the first floor.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Iselersheim local heritage society was founded in 1980 and, among other things, keeps alive the memory of Jürgen Christian Findorff (1720–1792), the royal Hanoverian moor commissioner who had numerous moor settlements established between the Elbe and the Weser. Findorff's church and his grave are located in the middle of Iselersheim.
Next to this site, the society rebuilt a thatched half-timbered house that had previously been dismantled in Ostendorf: a so-called Altenteiler or Nebenhaus (a retirement or secondary house). After about two years of construction, it was ceremonially opened in May 2005 and given the name Findorff-Haus.
On the second floor, the permanent exhibition covers Findorff's life, career and family; the moors before settlement, including their formation and plant life; the construction of a moor village with the ideal moor farmstead according to his plans; and his work as a master builder of churches. On the first floor, the exhibition changes every year, so far focusing for example on shipping or old toys.
The grounds also include the Plambeck-Remise, where a Deutz engine restored by the society can be seen. In front of the house, Stolpersteine (memorial stones) commemorate two people who were violently killed during the Nazi era.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the life and work of the moor commissioner Findorff
- Moor colonization between the Elbe and the Weser
- Rebuilt thatched half-timbered house
- Restored Deutz engine in the Plambeck-Remise
- Coffee and cake on opening days
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zu Jürgen Christian Findorff – Life, family and work of the moor commissioner, as well as the formation, settlement and everyday life in the moor villages.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Iselersheim e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission; donations are welcome.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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
The permanent exhibition on the second floor can only be reached by stairs; the exhibition on the first floor is wheelchair-accessible. Toilet available.
Kids & families
Changing first-floor exhibitions also appeal to families; no separate children's programs are listed.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By rail (Elbe-Weser line) to Bremervörde; from there about 8.5 km to Iselersheim. From May to October, the Moorexpress also runs.
By car
Parking available
Own car park by the house with accessible parking spaces and bus spaces.
- Accessible parking
The house stands in the village center of Iselersheim next to the Findorff Church, Iselerstraße 2.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Coffee and cake are offered on all opening days. Seating available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours are offered; teachers can get supporting material. |
