Museum of the County of Rantzau
The Rantzau County Museum is located on the picturesque castle island on Lake Rantzau. In a carefully compiled permanent exhibition, visitors are informed about the county of Rantzau, life in past centuries and the influence of craftsmanship.
Several hundred years have passed since the county of Rantzau ceased to exist. However, the counts' former residence on Barmstedt Castle Island still exists today. The picturesque island is home to the museum, which is dedicated to the eventful history of the county. However, it is not only the life of the upper classes that is the subject of the museum, the everyday life of the "simple" people of Barmstedt is also presented with numerous exhibits. The shoemaking town of Bramstedt was - as the name suggests - strongly influenced by the shoemaking trade. This aspect of the town's history is also addressed in the exhibition, which includes a fully equipped shoemaker's workshop. Changing special exhibitions and various events round off the museum's offerings.
