Aussiedlermuseum Allentsteig

The Schüttkasten Allentsteig in Hamerling-Straße was already mentioned in the 11th century. The four-storey building with a gabled roof took on its current appearance in the 16th century. It was extensively renovated in 1985. Since 1989, the Schüttkasten has housed the Aussiedlermuseum, which focuses on the expulsion of almost 7,000 people from 42 villages in the "Döllersheimer Ländchen" from 1938 and the establishment of the military training area. The exhibition was completely modernized in 2022 and is now barrier-free.

The central theme is still the resettlement in the area of the military training area. Seven stations are dedicated to resettlement in many different areas. For example, they show what people's lives were like before the drastic events. Central points are the annexation to the German Reich and, of course, the resettlement of the population. Replacement houses, advance payments and the fates of the people are also shown. The nature of the military training area and the TÜPl as a Natura 2000 area is another chapter. Interviews, sound recordings and films illustrate the eventful history of the region. Additional virtual content such as photos, videos and texts can be displayed on the screen using QR codes that can be scanned with a cell phone. Entry is also via QR code and is free of charge. The Aussiedlermuseum is open daily from April to October from 9 am to 6 pm.