Story and significance
About
Located in Molfsee, this museum is the largest open-air exhibition in Schleswig-Holstein, showcasing historic rural life and traditional architecture.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Schleswig-Holstein Open-Air Museum features more than 60 historic mills, farmhouses, and artisan workshops brought from all over the province. Preserving the folk culture of Schleswig-Holstein, it offers visitors a direct experience of daily life in past centuries. Check the Map section for detailed location parameters.
Within the museum grounds, traditional bakeries and blacksmith workshops operate actively. Holding one of the most established ethnographic collections in Deutschland, the site hosts numerous seasonal cultural festivals.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
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- Museum
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- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Gottorf Castle
Situated on an island in the city of Schleswig, Gottorf Castle is the historic residence of the dukes of Schleswig-Holstein and a premier cultural monument.
Historic sites
Danevirke and Hedeby Historic Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Danevirke and Hedeby represent the premier Early Medieval and Viking Age defensive earthworks and trading hubs within Schleswig-Holstein .
Historic sites
Glücksburg Castle
Rising above a lake in the town of Glücksburg, Glücksburg Castle is one of Northern Europe's most prominent Renaissance water castles and a ducal seat of Schleswig-Holstein .