Open-air museum in one of the oldest farmhouses in northern Germany (c. 1533), with an exhibition on the cultural history of the Vier- und Marschlande.
March 14, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Community exhibition in the barn on the biology, habitats, and cultural history of the bee, with models, hands-on stations, and nature photographs by Vierlande photographer Hermann Timmann.
The Rieck Haus on the Curslacker Deich is one of the oldest surviving farmhouses in northern Germany. The core of this Low German hall house (Fachhallenhaus) was built around 1532/33 and was extended several times during the 16th century. Under its large thatched roof, the farming family, farmhands, and livestock lived together for generations; the farm remained in agricultural use until the late 20th century. The house takes its name from the Rieck family, who can be traced in the region for many generations.
Because the building was falling into increasing disrepair, Hamburg's monument preservation authority acquired it in 1940. After a thorough restoration from 1949 to 1954, it opened to visitors in 1954 as a branch of the Altonaer Museum. Today the open-air museum belongs to the Bergedorfer Museumslandschaft, which also includes the Bergedorf Museum in Bergedorf Castle.
Typical buildings of the Vierlande have been assembled around the main house, including a wooden drainage windmill from Ochsenwerder, a bakehouse from Neuengamme, and a granary with a height-adjustable roof. There is also a show garden with vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as beehives and farm implements. The permanent exhibition in the house tells the story of agriculture and horticulture bilingually in Standard German and Low German (Plattdeutsch), with films, listening stations, and hands-on stations. In the barn, the museum presents a new exhibition each year, created together with people from the region.
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and teens under 18 are admitted free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personPer person for groups of 10 or more. Guided group tours are booked through Museumsdienst Hamburg. |
| Combination ticket Rieck Haus + Bergedorf Museum | €8Reduced €6. |
The website does not state who qualifies for reduced admission.
No accessibility information on the official website; historic farmhouse with outdoor grounds.
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Children's programs from age 4, holiday programs in spring, summer and fall, and family days. Children's birthday parties through the Museumsdienst Hamburg, e.g., farmyard party, Ewer boat building or cooking honey toffee. Small playground in the outdoor area.
Rieck Haus
S-Bahn S21 or bus to Bergedorf station, then bus 127 to the Rieck Haus stop.
Museum shop; wildflower meadow for picnicking.
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public guided tours on the first and last Sunday of the month at 14:00, no registration needed. Group tour (approx. 1 hour, max. 15 people, in Standard German or Low German) via Museumsdienst Hamburg (tel. 040 428131-0). Every first Wednesday of the month and on special dates, an Ewer boat trip runs between Bergedorf Castle and the Rieck Haus, with guided tours in both museums. Monthly Low German conversation group; annual highlights are the Strawberry Festival and the handicraft days on Heritage Open Day (Tag des offenen Denkmals). |
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