Schwedenspeicher, Stade
Facts and practical information
The Schwedenspeicher Museum, renamed Museum Schwedenspeicher in 2011, has been a regional museum in the Hanseatic city of Stade in Lower Saxony since 1977. The contents deal with the archaeology and history of the Elbe-Weser region in general and the city of Stade in particular.
The museum is located in a baroque brick building from the second half of the 17th century. It was built during the total 67 years of the city's affiliation with Sweden as a granary at the old Hanseatic harbor from the 11th century. The granary served as a provision house for the Swedish garrison. It is an important secular architectural monument of the Baroque period in Northern Europe.
Schwedenspeicher – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Cosmae et Damiani, Horstsee, Sankt Wilhadi, Church of the Holy Spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Schwedenspeicher open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm