Lake Steinhude

Diverse museum landscape

Here you can plan your own personalized museum tour around Lake Steinhuder Meer.

Can you imagine what it was like for a prisoner in the cellars of the Wilhelmstein island fortress a hundred years ago? Are you interested in the process from sowing flax to the finished garment? Or would you perhaps like to learn about the legends, myths, and facts surrounding the moorland?

Or explore the Steinhude’s Sculpture Promenade to discover sculptures by contemporary artists, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Steinhuder Meer. You’ll find numerous works of art that explore fundamental themes from the region’s nature and history through an aesthetic lens.

The Kunstscheune Steinhude, located in the historic barn district of Steinhude, is another very active exhibition venue for visual artists of all kinds. With exhibitions that change monthly, the barn attracts around 20,000 visitors annually. On display are works of painting, sculpture, photography, and arts and crafts. The Kunstscheune’s opening hours vary from exhibition to exhibition. You can find them at www.steinhudermeer.de/kunstscheune.

Looking back at the past helps us better understand the present—and there’s no better way to do that than on a museum tour around Lake Steinhuder Meer.

Wilhelmstein Island: a place for culture, weddings, overnight stays or picnics

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Wilhelmstein Fortress

Wilhelmstein Fortress, located on the island of the same name in Lake Steinhuder Meer, now houses a museum.

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Steinhude Butterfly Farm

In the insect museum, visitors can find out lots of interesting facts about the world of insects. The adjoining butterfly farm invites you to take a stroll through the world of...

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