Other Buildings on the Eichenberg Site

There are several small, stand-alone buildings located on the Eichenberg site.

The Bowling Alley

The bowling alley was built in 1911 in half-timbered construction for the restaurant “Birkenhof” in Tröbsdorf near Weimar. Bowling was very popular among day-trippers at the time, and many such alleys were built. By the 1930s, however, the heyday of recreational bowling had passed. Many alleys were repurposed or demolished.
Our bowling alley was used as a pigsty for many years.

 

The Beehouse from Eckstedt

Towards the end of the 19th century, beekeeping became a popular sideline in many villages, and a wide variety of beehouses were constructed.

Our beehouse originates from Eckstedt (District of Sömmerda) and was built in 1905. It provided space for 24 “Gerstung hives.” We were able to preserve not only the structure itself but also many of its original furnishings.

 

The Granary from Alkersleben

This building was constructed shortly before 1900 in Alkersleben (Ilm District).
The small granary was adapted to its hillside location. The cellar at the rear was built into the slope, featuring a barrel vault made of fieldstones. The half-timbered ground floor sits on top of the cellar, with the infill panels also made of fieldstone.

Although purely a functional building, care was taken to give it an appealing appearance. The diagonal cross braces in the timber framing not only provide stability but also serve as decorative elements.

The large gate on the ground floor made it easier to store hay and straw, while the cellar was used for storing potatoes, fodder beets, and preserved food.