Ever wonder how our ancestors lived 1000 years ago? The Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel offers a captivating glimpse into the world of the medieval Slavs.
The Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel is an open-air museum. It is a village museum. It is a venue in Brandenburg an der Havel. Various village and other buildings of the medieval Slavic period before 1157 have been recreated here. These buildings let you experience history firsthand.
After the departure of Germanic people, Slavic groups migrated into the Havelland between 568 and 800. They came from Bohemia. They came from the Vistula River area. They came from the foothills of the Carpathians. These groups merged with the remaining Germanic population. The Heveller tribe developed.
The Hevellers were farmers. They used wooden hook plows. They raised livestock. Their domestic animals included pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. They also practiced Zeidlerei. Tools and utensils were largely made of wood. However, they also mastered metalworking. The Hevellers’ main deity was Triglaw. A significant Triglaw sanctuary was located on the Marienberg.
The Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel was built on the site of a former school garden. It is located directly on the Havel. It is located in front of the old town of Brandenburg. The municipal BAS and Zeitreise Brandenburg UG cooperated to create the Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel. Various farmhouses were recreated. These houses were built without windows in typical block construction. The joints are typically filled with clay and straw. Furthermore, a smithy, a bakehouse, charcoal piles, burial mounds, and a Slavic rampart were recreated. The Slawendorf is open daily between April and October.
Besides the open-air museum, the Slawendorf features an open-air restaurant. It is called the Hevellerschenke. You can take tours on the Havel with the reconstructed Slavic ship Triglav. Other offers include introductions to various historical trades or herbalism. Guided tours are available. You can even stay overnight in the medieval log houses.
The Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel regularly hosts events and festivals. Medieval festivals like the Rolandspectaculum take place here. The Brandenburger Rolandfest is also held here. Another event is the pre-Christmas Winter Market in the Slawendorf. The Hevellerschenke also hosts public viewings.
In Brandenburg an der Havel, the Slawendorf is a true-to-scale reconstruction of a Slavic village. It shows life in the 11th century AD. The village has houses built according to excavation data. They represent major building techniques used by the Slavic population. These include wattle and daub, sunken pit, and block houses. Other structures complete the village. These are ovens, craft laboratories, canoes, and a ship. Visitors can experience these techniques firsthand. They can participate in the Slavic pentathlon. The Slavic boat can be used to navigate the Havel. The trip takes two to three hours.
Live interpretation involves visitors. Educational and entertainment programs are available. You can even have a historical dinner on site upon request. There is also a chance for accommodation on site.
Step into the past at the Slawendorf Brandenburg an der Havel. Witness the ingenuity and resilience of the early Slavs. Let the sights, sounds, and stories transport you to a bygone era. The echoes of the past resonate here.