Peetshof Wietzendorf
Half-timbered museum farmstead from around 1870 in Wietzendorf, with a rural museum, bake house, cottage garden and exhibitions on local and regional history.
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About the museum
The Peetshof is a typical half-timbered farm of the Central Heath region; the buildings date mainly from around 1870, and the main house was built in 1874. It is rare for such a complete farmstead to still stand on its original site. The representative front door faces the street deliberately, and the path to it leads around a roundabout modeled on the driveway of a manor house.
In 1987 the municipality of Wietzendorf bought the farmstead for museum, cultural and local heritage purposes; the main house and barn were renovated in two construction phases between 1989 and 1992. The Heimatverein Peetshof Wietzendorf (local heritage association) was founded in February 1988; it leases and runs the farm. Volunteers built or renewed the pigsty, granary, cottage garden, bake house and fencing; in 2002, a reconstructed draw well and a sheep shed from Halmern were added.
Today the farm presents a rural museum on local and regional history, with exhibits from around 1900, as well as areas on agriculture, peat and beekeeping. The rooms of the main house include a "good room" (parlor), a bedroom and a classroom. The Peetshof is also a venue for celebrations, events and civil marriage ceremonies.
Highlights
- Half-timbered farmstead of the Central Heath region from around 1870
- Rural museum with exhibits from around 1900
- Bake house, cottage garden and staircase granary
- Tours also in Low German or with coffee and cake
Permanent exhibition
- Bäuerliches Museum Peetshof – The rooms of the main house and other farm buildings show daily life and furnishings on a farm around 1900, including the good room, bedroom, classroom and spinning and weaving room.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Peetshof Wietzendorf e. V. (Eigentümerin: Gemeinde Wietzendorf)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Children & teens | freeChildren enter free (age limit not specified). |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.50 per personPer person, for groups of 10 or more. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 100 guests.
Civil marriage ceremonies are held year-round in the "good room" (8 people) or in the hall (around 100 seats); information from the Wietzendorf registry office. The farm is also used for celebrations and events of the association and the municipality.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits take place as part of guided tours through the main house and exhibitions; a needlework group meets weekly in the spinning and weaving room. |
