Museum am Wasserturm

About the museum

The Museum am Wasserturm in Hohenlockstedt is located in the former pump house next to the water tower and is run on a voluntary basis by the Verein für Kultur & Geschichte von Hohenlockstedt (association for culture and history). The water tower was built in 1901/02, was in operation until 1984 and has been a listed monument since 1983. After extensive renovation, it was made accessible as part of the museum in 2007.

The museum has three sections. A permanent exhibition commemorates the Finnish Jäger movement: from 1915 to 1918, around 1,900 Finnish volunteers were trained in the former Lockstedt camp, and later stood up for Finland's independence. A second section is devoted to the local history around the Lockstedt camp, the former training ground. The third section shows changing exhibitions.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the Finnish Jäger movement at the Lockstedt camp
• Water tower with around 100 steps and a view from about 18 m height
• Local history of the Lockstedt camp
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Die finnischen Jäger – The exhibition describes the training of Finnish volunteers from 1915 to 1918 and their significance for Finland's independence.
• Lockstedter Lager – Local history around the former training ground, with changing exhibits.
• Der Wasserturm – The tower, built in 1901/02, can be climbed and offers a view over the Geest landscape.

Operated by

Verein für Kultur & Geschichte von Hohenlockstedt e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The water reservoir at about 18 m height can be used as a wedding room.

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