Groß Raden Archaeological Museum

Groß Raden, Germany

The Groß Raden Archaeological Open Air Museum is in a depression that borders directly onto the lake of Groß Radener See. On a peninsula in front of that lies its circular castle rampart, visible from afar, which has a diameter of 50 metres. From 1973 to 1980 extensive excavations were carried out here, led by Ewald Schuldt, during the course of which the remnants of a Slavic settlement dating to the 9th and 10th centuries was unearthed. The fort has been reconstructed based on the excavations and established as an archaeological open-air museum. It has been enhanced by finds from the Slavic castle of Behren-Lübchin.

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Kastanienallee 50, Groß Raden, Germany
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Category: Museums in Germany

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www.freilichtmuseum-gross-raden.de
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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jens Henschke (7 months ago)
sehr interessant wie die Vorfahren damals gelebt haben, man kommt sich vor als würde man in einer anderen Zeit leben..vom Parklatz aus muss man jedoch ganz schön weit laufen...
Nathan Schirge (9 months ago)
Wir haben uns gemeinsam es angesehen und waren sehr positiv überrascht über die tolle Atmosphäre die aufkommt wenn Mann sich in ruhe dort alles anschaut. Historisch bedingt ist das Freilichtmuseum nur bedingt Rollstuhl zugänglich. Doch bekommt Mann einen guten Eindruck und kann in jedes Haus hinein sehen. Das Museum wo es wechselnde Ausstellungen gibt ist komplett Rollstuhl zugänglich, sehr modern und mit eins der besten Museen das ich besucht habe.
Lutz Hänsel (9 months ago)
Sehr gut aufgearbeitet. Es gibt wirklich viel zu sehen. Und auf dem Weg wird der Wald "erklärt". Man kann Lagerfeuer machen und das Mitgebrachte essen.
Anja Sohr (11 months ago)
Aus dieser Anlage wird nichts gemacht. Außerdem gibt es keinerlei Getränke zu kaufen. Da denkt man schon ans umkehren bevor man sich alles in Ruhe angesehen hat. Insgesamt incl. dem dazugehörenden Museum und mit Spielplatz muss man drei Stunden einplanen.
David Heidarsson (2 years ago)
Beautiful area, great information about the past. One of my favourite open air museums
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