Country houses and the road to modernity (1770-1990)

You may encounter them everywhere in Germany – palaces, manor houses, and stately homes made from stone, mortar, and plaster, as ruins, museums, seats of noble families, or luxury hotels.
Collectively, we call them: country houses.

Their façades may appear stable and immutable, but don’t be deceived by first impressions: Country houses look back on an eventful history. Step into their past and meet their many different occupants.

Explore the country house room by room and have a look behind the façade: Every room tells a new story of men and mice, of walls and windows – where would you like to start?

Welcome to the Country House

Explore the country house room by room and have a look behind the façade: Every room tells a new story of men and mice, of walls and windows – where would you like to start?

Select a room or go on a tour on one of these fascinating themes:

Rule

You think noble families lived in the lap of luxury on their estates? Here you can learn more about their social engagements and their way of thinking

Economy

You are wondering how people in the country house made ends meet? Here you can learn more about their various incomes and financial concerns.

Work

Would you like to meet the people who worked in the country house? Here you can learn more about their lives and their tiring daily routines.