Peat barge season in Osterholz-Scharmbeck: Neuer Kahn Mourdeern baptizes the fleet!

Peat barge season in Osterholz-Scharmbeck: Neuer Kahn Mourdeern baptizes the fleet!

The anticipation for the new peat barge in Osterholz-Scharmbeck is great, because this year's travel season begins on May 1st. A highlight is the newcomer in the fleet of the peat chicken ship, the new peat barge called Mourdeern, which replaces the decommissioned moor witch. The official baptism of the Mourders recently took place in the Easter -Holz port in spring -like weather and numerous spectators. Hans Ulrich Mohr, the chairman of the association "Torfkahnschiffer Osterholz-Scharmbeck e.V.", was among the guests and was happy about the new access.

The peat barge organized by this association have a long tradition in the region. The association was founded on December 9, 2012 after the city marketing Osterholz-Scharmbeck wanted to separate from the organization of the trips. This step was initiated by former shipers to keep the cultural traditions and the history of the Teufelsmoor alive. The association currently has over 20 members and offers trips on the Hamme to convey the history of these unique waterways to the guests.

Expansion of the fleet and customer loyalty

With the Moorder, the number of peat barges increases to a total of five, which previously included the moor roll, MoorButjer, moorfee and the moor witch already mentioned. The latest fleet members, bog roll and Moorbutjer, have been rebuilt in recent years and contribute to increasing the attraction of the trips. In addition to the regular trips that take place from May to October, there are also special thematic trips and the opportunity to charter the barges for special occasions.

The barges themselves are historical and made of oak wood, with characteristic brown sails. They offer passengers a unique experience through the waterways of the Teufelsmoor, a landscape that was the only means of transport in the region from 18 to 20 centuries. Thanks to the support of the Anzeiger Verlag, bookings can be accepted, which facilitates the organization of the trips.

season start and commitment of the members

The panties of the barges for the new season take place in the last days of April. This labor -intensive time is shaped by the commitment of the club members, who have already raised over 600 hours for overhauling the barges in the past. There is hope that the new barges will require less care effort, which makes work easier for the members. Thanks to the mild weather, the season has expanded until October, which could increase the attractiveness of the trips.

For more information on the trips and the historians of the peat barges, interested parties can visit the website of the peat barge. In addition, Kulturland Teufelsmoor For a first overview of the season and the changes in the fleet, the Weser Kurier about current news.