Easter Fun Freilichtmuseum am Kiekeberg

Freilichtmuseum am Kiekeberg

The Freilichtmuseum am Kiekeberg in Rosengarten-Ehestorf, just on the southern outskirts of Hamburg, is one of the largest and best-known open-air museums in Northern Germany. Across more than ten hectares, the museum displays 40 historic buildings that document rural life in the Lüneburger Heide from the 18th to the 20th century. Farmhouses, mills, granaries, craft houses, and farmsteads are reconstructed true to the original and can be visited with authentic furnishings.

Easter Monday as a Family Day

The Easter Fun event on Easter Monday is one of the museum's most popular dates. Families from Hamburg, the Harburg district, and the entire Lüneburger Heide use the public holiday to experience spring in the museum village. The program is intentionally tailored for families with children, combining classic Easter customs with hands-on craft stations.

Baking, Crafts, Games

Three main program points characterize the day. In the historic bakehouse, bread or Easter plaits are baked according to old recipes, and visitors can follow the demonstrations or lend a hand themselves. At the craft stations, Easter nests, painted eggs, and spring decorations are made. Play activities based on historical models, such as hoop rolling, stilt walking, or sack hopping, complete the program and offer outdoor activity.

Discover 40 Historic Buildings

A tour through the 40 historic buildings leads through different eras and regions of the Lüneburger Heide. Each house tells its own stories—from the farmhouse to the smithy to the village shop. During the Easter Fun event, hands-on stations or demonstrations of historical crafts are set up in many houses, making the museum experience particularly lively.

Farm Animals and Spring Atmosphere

The museum's farm animals—chickens, geese, goats, sheep, and horses—are a particular attraction for children at Easter. Lambs and chicks bring the spring atmosphere to the farmyard, and guided tours explain the significance of each animal species for historical agriculture.