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"Hahnenengel"? "Hauberg"? Both terms are familiar to anyone in the Daadener Land. Would you like to learn more about them? Then discover more about the Daadener Land at the local museum.
Admission is free of charge.
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The local museum of the Daaden region, which dates back to 1921, is located on the upper floor of the “Old Post” in the town center of Daaden. This historical building, built in 1671 as the official residence of the count's administrator, with its characteristic round tower, later housed the local post office for nearly 80 years. It was extensively renovated in 1979/80 and integrated with the newly constructed community center into a cohesive architectural unit.
The museum keeps the history and tradition of the Daaden region alive. For example, it recalls the old judicial system, mining, and church history. Additionally, it depicts the simple lives of earlier generations. Photos, tools, and furnishings testify to agriculture, the Hauberg, as well as school, crafts, and home life. Various historical panels provide insight into the history of the Daaden region. Besides the permanently displayed exhibits, the museum also conducts special exhibitions on specific topics, events, or personalities. In the foyer of the community center, a permanent art exhibition can also be visited.
Mining and SmeltingThe Daaden region has been shaped by mining for centuries. Initial traces of ore extraction and smelting date back from 500 to 100 BC. Primarily copper and iron ores were mined and smelted on-site. Many fathers worked in the mines and smelters, as well as the quarries and sand pits, earning their bread. The long tradition of ore mining in the Daaden region ended in March 1965 when the largest iron ore mine in the Siegerland, the “Füsseberg” mine in Biersdorf, was closed. Tools, equipment, and uniforms of the miners, as well as photos and minerals, along with a model of a headframe with an underground display, keep the memory of mining alive.
Church HistoryIn the mid-12th century, the first church was built in Daaden; since that time, the town has also been the center of the namesake parish. Various exhibits commemorate church historical events as well as the current church built between 1722 and 1724, one of the largest and most beautiful Baroque creations in the Westerwald. However, the most interesting is the weather vane from the tower of the Daaden church from 1731, known as the “Rooster Angel.” The reason the golden angel is named so can be learned during a visit to the local museum.
HaubergA unique form of forest management that continues to this day is the local method known as Hauberg. This consists of coppice derived from stooled shoots. The Hauberg was not only a supplier of wood. Oak bark was processed into tan, crops were sown and harvested in the cut Hauberg, and livestock found nourishment here for one or two years. Various tools and pictures illustrate how work in the Hauberg used to look.
Ski Pioneer Siegfried KochSiegfried Koch from Neuwied discovered the area around the Stegskopf as an ideal winter sports region at the beginning of the 20th century and made the still young sport of skiing known here. The Stegskopf became one of the most famous ski areas in West Germany. In the local museum, alongside other exhibits, the first pair of skis belonging to the enthusiastic winter sportsman is on display. In the hut built on the Stegskopf and named after Koch, the world-famous song “O du schöner Westerwald” was composed in 1932.
Art Exhibition in the FoyerArtists from the Daaden district showcase their works in the foyer of the community center under the title "Abstractions and Representational" with changing exhibits permanently on display.
Contact and directions
Im Schützenhof 1057567 Daaden
Contact
(0049)2743 2105
info@daaden-herdorf.de
Related links
https://www.daaden-herdorf.de/aktivitaeten/tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/alte-po
