The Farmhouse @museum.de

F: The Ammerland Farmhouse is not only the largest building on site. It's also definitely the jewel in the Open-Air Museum's crown. The massive timber-framed house has stood on this spot for more than a century.

M: Take a look at your screen. The photograph shows the topping-out ceremony, which took place on the 1st of December 1909: The frame, that is, the timber skeleton of the farmhouse, is already in place. Now all they need to do is add the thatched roof, insert the windows, and fill in the panels – the gaps in the timber structure.

F: By the summer of 1910, the work was complete. The Ammerland Farmhouse could be formally opened, with the celebrations lasting several days. The oldest sections of this sturdy structure date back to the 17th century and had remained largely unchanged for generations:

The grootdör, on the gable end, served as the main entrance for people and livestock. Beyond this "great door" lies a long hallway with pens for livestock on both sides. The accommodation for humans was at the back of the house. The hearth with its impressive superstructure was the hub of the house. This was where people did their cooking, spinning, carving, weaving – and of course gossiping. The large niches on either side of the hearth held a table and chairs, with the living accommodation beyond.

M: The Local History Society rescued all this more than 100 years ago and has preserved it for visitors and enthusiasts.

This audio tour will guide you around the Farmhouse, the Mill, the Spieker and all the other buildings here in the Open-Air Museum. But the Local History Society also offers guided tours conducted by real Ammerland Farmhouse experts, who can tell you a lot more about the old days. Feel free to contact the Society's office. Check your screen for the phone number and email address.

Telefon: (04403) 2071

E- Mail: info@ammerlaender-bauernhaus.de