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After the founding of the 2nd German Empire, William I, German Emperor, transferred the Saxon-forest to Otto Fürst von Bismarck Chancellor of the Germany. He lived here in Friedrichsruh from 1890 to his death in 1898.

The Bismarck-Museum is situated in Friedrichsruh. It has a collection from the time of the 'Iron Chancellor'.

Opening Times
April to October
Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 6pm
November to March
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm

image author: Rüdiger Poweleit

Near the museum one can view the
Bismarck-Mausoleum.
The earl as well as his wife, countess Johanna, were laid to rest there.

Opening times
April to October
Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 6pm
November to March
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm

image author: Rüdiger Poweleit

The old train station is now the headquarter of the
Otto-von-Bismarck-Foundation.
A permanent exhibition can be found here, a library as well as a large archive.
In addition the foundation organises lectures and seminars regularly.

image author: Rüdiger Poweleit

The Butterfly Garden opens always at the beginning of spring and is open daily from 9am to 6pm.