Ferry departing once more with a sand-filled deck.
Greatbroders, a picturesque village nestled by the Fehmarn Sound, is gearing up for an exciting event during its upcoming village festival. The festival will feature a unique exhibition of a ferry model, donated by Jürgen Barthel from Lahr in Baden-Württemberg, and boat rides on the village pond, all weather permitting.
The model ferry will be on display at the Sprützenhaus by the village pond on both Saturday, August 9, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, August 10, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire this historical artifact, although no information about its significance or origin has been disclosed.
The donated ferry model is now under the care of the Greatbroders' Association for Local History and Landscape Conservation. The association is dedicated to preserving and promoting the region's rich heritage, making this donation a valuable addition to their collection.
Before the construction of the Fehmarn Sound Bridge, ferry services played a vital role in local transport, connecting Fehmarn island with the mainland of Schleswig-Holstein from 1903 to 1963. The ferry route facilitated regional connectivity until the bridge's opening in 1963, which replaced ferry traffic and allowed direct road and rail connections.
In addition to the model ferry exhibition, boat rides on the village pond will be offered during the festival. These rides are scheduled for the duration of the event, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the picturesque setting of Greatbroders and the Fehmarn Sound.
For those interested in learning more about the history of ferries crossing the Fehmarn Sound or seeking specifics about the exhibition, local historical societies in the Fehmarn region or cultural institutions in Greatbroders, Germany, are recommended resources for further information.
As for the current status or use of the donated ferry model after the village festival, no information has been provided. However, it is likely that the Greatbroders' Association will continue to care for and exhibit the model to educate and engage the community in the region's history.
The model ferry, a valuable addition to the Greatbroders' Association for Local History and Landscape Conservation's collection, will be on display during the village festival, showcasing the rich home-and-garden like setup of Sprützenhaus by the village pond. While boat rides on the village pond will offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the picturesque lifestyle of Greatbroders and the Fehmarn Sound, the history and significance of the ferry model remain enigmatic.
