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Traditional fire brigade vehicles shine in the Massing open-air museum!
Experience the historical fire brigade tradition in the Massing open-air museum on June 15, 2025 with renovated vehicles and guided tours.
Traditional fire brigade vehicles shine in the Massing open-air museum!
What's going on in Bavaria's fire department scene? On Sunday, June 15th, in Massing open-air museum kept the tradition alive. The friends of the old Pfarrkirchen fire department, a well-known department in this scene, show their lovingly restored historic fire engines. These vehicles are not just old iron, they are living witnesses to the history of technology and are part of the Bavarian fire brigade tradition.
The volunteer fire service enthusiasts have worked tirelessly over the years to renovate these “old fighters”. Each vehicle presented on Sunday tells its own story and testifies to the passion that the members put into preserving these unique pieces.
A look into the open-air museum
The open-air museum itself has an eventful history. It opened on June 22, 1969 in a converted Rottaler Stockhaus that was built in 1770. The Schusteröderhof, as the museum is called, is a true gem that illustrates traditional farming life. The furnishings in the stable house have developed over the years and show typical elements of rural living culture in the Rottal.
Over the years, the museum has attracted an impressive number of visitors, particularly in its early days. As early as 1975, the museum recorded its highest number of visitors with 42,302 guests. Interest has continued in recent years: 36,658 visitors were counted in 2018. In total, more than a million people have visited the open-air museum in Massing over the past 50 years.
Fire service history in focus
For fire brigade enthusiasts it is also worth taking a detour Bavaria Fire Department Museum, which opened in Waldkraiburg in 2012. With an exhibition area of around 4,500 square meters, it offers a deep insight into more than 150 years of fire service history in Bavaria. Here visitors can expect over 100 fire engines as well as an extensive collection of more than 5,000 small exhibits, ranging from uniforms from the 19th century to modern LED blue lights.
The combination of tradition and modern presentation attracts families and fire department fans alike. A visit to the fire brigade museum is not only educational, but also an experience that keeps the fascination for the fire brigade alive in all its facets.
On Sunday, in addition to the vehicle show in the open-air museum, there are also tours of the site, which offer visitors the opportunity to delve deeply into the history and diversity of the old fire brigade technology. It will be a day that will make the hearts of all fire service enthusiasts and history buffs beat faster.