--- title: "Gerbereimuseum" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/gerbereimuseum" description: "This was initially done purely by hand and, from 1938, with the help of machines and the chrome tanning process. This reduced the work process, which could take up to two years, to three weeks. In 1995, the last tanner Heinrich Sasse retired and closed the business.The Förderverein Gerbereimuseum Enger e.V. set up a museum in the old workshop, which provides information about the history of the tannery, leather production, the history of the Sasse business and the importance of the tanning industry for the town of Enger. Although the workshop and the machines are protected, it is still a hands-on exhibition accompanied by a historical soundscape.Further information can also be found under Sightseeing on the Fahr im Kreis website." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3044250/3b63c8a25dfd1fd5ce899db489e344a693406789eb4f10ead3b5f58ff4e593b6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Gerbereimuseum ============== - Museum/exhibition Große historische Holztrommel im Inneren eines Gerbereimuseums, beleuchtet von warmem Licht. Historische Gerberei mit Satteldach, großen Fenstern und blauer Eingangstür, sonniger Wetterhimmel. The Enger Tannery Museum, the only one of its kind in Germany, is located at the original site of the historic Sasse tannery. The Sasse family produced leather there for over 250 years, from 1740 onwards. This was initially done purely by hand and, from 1938, with the help of machines and the chrome tanning process. This reduced the work process, which could take up to two years, to three weeks. In 1995, the last tanner Heinrich Sasse retired and closed the business*.* The Förderverein Gerbereimuseum Enger e.V. set up a museum in the old workshop, which provides information about the history of the tannery, leather production, the history of the Sasse business and the importance of the tanning industry for the town of Enger. Although the workshop and the machines are protected, it is still a hands-on exhibition accompanied by a historical soundscape. Further information can also be found under Sightseeing on the . Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Only the art exhibition is open in winter. Otherwise the opening hours are as follows: Saturday: 15:00 to 18:00 Sunday: 11:00 to 18:00 Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info Price adult: €2.00 Price reduced: €1.50 Price family: €5.00 Führung: €25.00 Gruppe ab 10 Personen, p. P.: €1.50 Admission is free in winter, as only the art exhibition is on offer. We are happy about your donation. Read more Directions & Parking facilities You can reach the Tannery Museum in Enger by bike on the day tours 4 "Landscape tour between Bünde and Enger" and 6 "Enger, Spenge and the Hücker Moor". The museum is just 100 m from the cycle path that runs along the former narrow-gauge railway line through Enger. Nature tour 7 "From the Widukind Museum to the Enger Bruch" starts at the church square in Enger before taking you on a 22 km route around Enger past the Tannery Museum. You can also reach the museum if you take the Weser-Lippe BahnRadRoute or the Soleweg on the section of the narrow-gauge railway line. The nearest train station is in Herford. From there, the Soleweg leads in the direction of Enger and reaches the Tannery Museum after approx. 10 km. Read more License (master data) Touristikgemeinschaft Wittekindsland e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Sports - Traditions/culture - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Beer garden/outdoor dining - Bistro - Ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Package - Schlemmer/Genuss - Aktiv - Aktiv - Place of interest - Museum/exhibition - Street art/art in public spaces - Park/gardens - Tours 13.17 km - Regional hiking trail 24.02 km - Regional bike tour 42.73 km - Regional bike tour Contact Hasenpatt 4 32130 Enger