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title: "Grenzhus"
url: "https://www.herzogtum-lauenburg.de/en/poi/grenzhus"
description: "The Grenzhus presents the history of the former inner-German border with a clarity and depth that make it one of the most significant museums of its kind. Its exhibitions trace the development of the border through personal stories, original objects and thoughtfully curated displays that illuminate both everyday life in the border region and the wider political context that shaped it. An outdoor area brings the past even closer, featuring reconstructed border installations and a historic watchtower that reveal how the border once divided landscapes and communities. The surrounding terrain, still marked by traces of the former barrier, creates a compelling backdrop for exploring the site’s themes of separation, control and the pursuit of freedom. As a destination, the Grenzhus combines historical insight with an atmospheric setting, offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on a defining chapter of German history in the place where it unfolded."
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Grenzhus
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- viewpoint/ -tower

Grenzhus Schlagsdorf 

Grenzhus presents the story of the German division with vivid documents and testimonies, offering a compelling look at life along the former border and its impact on people and nature.

 The Grenzhus presents the history of the former inner-German border with a clarity and depth that make it one of the most significant museums of its kind. Its exhibitions trace the development of the border through personal stories, original objects and thoughtfully curated displays that illuminate both everyday life in the border region and the wider political context that shaped it.An outdoor area brings the past even closer, featuring reconstructed border installations and a historic watchtower that reveal how the border once divided landscapes and communities. The surrounding terrain, still marked by traces of the former barrier, creates a compelling backdrop for exploring the site’s themes of separation, control and the pursuit of freedom.As a destination, the Grenzhus combines historical insight with an atmospheric setting, offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on a defining chapter of German history in the place where it unfolded. 

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Price info

Price adult: €4.00

Price reduced: €3.00

Information on reduced prices: Schüler und StudentenFührungen 35,00 €

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Author

Herzogtum Lauenburg Marketing und Service GmbHHauptstraße 150

23879 Mölln

Organization

Herzogtum Lauenburg Marketing und Service GmbH

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Contact

Neubauernweg 1

19217 Schlagsdorf