Nibelungenstrasse 32, 64653 Lorsch, Hesse Germany

Beeing a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, the concept around the former Imperial Abbey offers various perspectives on its history and research projects. With the redesign in 2014, the Lorsch World Heritage Site was expanded by two areas of education and research: the Lauresham Laboratory and the Exhibition Depot "Zehntscheune".

Nibelungenstr. 32, 64653 Lorsch, Hesse Germany

Tue-Sun/Hols only w/ guided tour at 11am, 1 & 3pm Sun w/out guided tour 10am-5pm Lauresham open-air laboratory is located in the heart of the Lorsch Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was redesigned in 2014 & greatly expanded. The complex topic of manorialism, an important part of early medieval social structure, is being explained on the accessible 1:1 model covering an area of 4.1 hectares. This happens by means of an ideal-typical central yard of the 8/9th century. Additionally, Lauresham also represents a forum of experimental archaeological research for testing different mechanic & agricultural work techniques. Based on recent research results in settlement archaeology a team of experienced craftsmen established a building ensemble under supervision of academic bodies. This includes living and economic buildings, barns, and magazines as well as a chapel. In addition to these there are different kinds of economic useful areas – meadows, fields & gardens and livestock.