Museum für Bergedorf und die Vierlande

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The museum is located in Bergedorf Castle, which began in the 13th century as a moated castle (Wasserburg) on the Bille river and was expanded and remodeled over the centuries. No princes ever lived here: the building served as an administrative seat for landed lords and bailiffs and later for the Hamburg senators responsible for Bergedorf. Today it stands in a listed park and is considered a landmark of the district.

Since 1953, the castle has housed the Museum für Bergedorf und die Vierlande. Together with the Rieck Haus open-air museum in Curslack, it belongs to Bergedorf's museum landscape.

In October 2023, the completely redesigned permanent exhibition "stadtlandfluss – unterwegs in Bergedorf" opened. Through themed rooms, it traces Bergedorf's development from village to suburban metropolis, with historical objects, room installations, photographs, media stations, eyewitness interviews, and games. A walk through the building also explains the history of the castle itself. In addition, the museum shows changing exhibitions on social questions and showcases of regional artists, and offers a regular events program.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition "stadtlandfluss" on Bergedorf's development from village to city
• Hamburg's only surviving castle, originally a moated castle
• Historical objects, eyewitness interviews, media stations, and games
• Walk through the history of the castle building
• Program with concerts, films, walks, and activities for children

Permanent exhibition

• stadtlandfluss – unterwegs in Bergedorf – The permanent exhibition shows, in themed rooms, Bergedorf's path from village to suburban metropolis and explains the history of the castle.

Founded

1953

Operated by

Bergedorfer Museumslandschaft (Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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

The museum is not accessible: the exhibitions can only be reached by stairs, and there are several steps even within the exhibition level.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Programs for children from age four, rallies, "Sonntagskinder" events, holiday programs, and digital or analog history quizzes to do together with parents. Birthday parties for up to ten children with themes such as fairy tales, detectives, or cooking candy. The permanent exhibition invites hands-on participation and discovery; the building is only accessible by stairs.

Getting there & parking

The castle sits in the middle of a listed park.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop in the castle with handmade souvenirs from local production.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The hall in the castle can be rented for public events (contact: event coordination, tel. 040 42891-2911). Civil weddings in the castle are possible through the Bergedorf registry office.

Plan your visit