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Escape of the horses

80 years of the evacuation of Trakehnen

17.05.2025 - 13.07.2025 ,
Kulturzentrum Ostpreußen in der Residenz Ellingen (Cultural Center East Prussia in the residence Ellingen)

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Opening Times
Open today 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
Address
Schloßstraße 9
91792 Ellingen
Contact

Trakehner horses are known throughout Germany, indeed the world. They are associated with a noble breed of horse that today plays a prominent role in international equestrian sport.
However, very few people are aware of the dramatic story that unfolded for people and animals in the winter of 1944/45, when Prussia's main state stud had to be evacuated...

Last edited on 16.04.2025

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  • Opening Times

    Open today 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 01. April until 30. September:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 01. October until 31. March:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00
    • Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
    • Sundays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00

    Holidays:

    Closed on all holidays

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    • Museumsshop

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  • Contact

    Address

    Schloßstraße 9
    91792 Ellingen

    Telephone contact

    • General enquiries: 09141/86440

    E-Mail

    info(at)kulturzentrum-ostpreussen.de (opens your email program)

    Website

    http://www.kulturzentrum-ostpreussen.de (external link, opens in a new window)

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    Tourism Region

    Franconia
    Altmühltal

Associated museum

Museum / Exhibition Centre: Kulturzentrum Ostpreußen in der Residenz Ellingen (Cultural Center East Prussia in the residence Ellingen)

The East Prussia Cultural Centre in the west wing of the baroque castle of the Teutonic Order sees itself as a museum "showcase" for the regional studies and cultural history of East Prussia. Unique...

Location: Ellingen