Here you can immerse yourself in history: In the living room there are authentic pieces of furniture, including an RFT television from the 80s and a record player with an AMIGA record - the latter is a replica, but still provides an authentic feel. On an original table there are historical magazines such as the East German fashion magazine "Pramo" with original sewing patterns. Cabinets, display cabinets and room doors - some made of wood, some of glass - also date from the time of construction and have been carefully preserved.
The bathroom offers a successful mix of history and modernity. While the furnishings are simple, details from the GDR era have been largely omitted in order to meet today's comfort requirements. The kitchen has an exciting combination of historical and modern elements: a bread slicer that disappears into an old cupboard and nostalgic glasses with inscriptions such as "soda" and "black pepper" are reminiscent of the 70s and 80s. At the same time, modern appliances ensure comfort and safety.
In the bedroom, a double bed "Made in GDR" invites you to linger, complemented by a new slatted frame for maximum comfort. A historic ceiling lamp and decorative green perfume bottles on the dresser reinforce the nostalgic ambience, while the spacious GDR closet offers enough space for the wardrobe.
A particular eye-catcher is the old cream-colored telephone in the entrance area - a decorative piece that underlines the charm of the past, even if it is no longer functional. Of course, WiFi is available for modern communication and entertainment.
Further equipment details:
- bathroom with window
- Bathtub
- kitchen with window
- Microwave
Creation of the GDR apartment
The story of this special apartment began in 2008, when the Documentation Center for Everyday Culture in the GDR (today: Museum of Utopia and Everyday Life) furnished an empty 67 square meter apartment true to the original with the help of the Eisenhüttenstadt residents. This model apartment was initially intended as a temporary museum offering on the Straße der Republik. However, interest in the living conditions in the GDR remained and so the building management decided to take up the idea and design the current apartment.
Furnishing the GDR apartment required a lot of research and collecting. The depot of the Utopia and Everyday Life Museum offered valuable information about typical furnishings from the 50s and 60s, but many pieces of furniture and decorations had to be found through targeted cleaning operations in collaboration with the caretakers. Suitable pieces were collected over a period of one and a half years in order to make the apartment as authentic as possible.
About Eisenhüttenstadt
Eisenhüttenstadt, known as the first socialist planned city on German soil, offers a unique backdrop for your stay. The city, which is considered the largest area monument in Europe, allows you to take a short journey back in time to the GDR. Here, in the middle of the largest national area monument with architecture from the years of the German Democratic Republic's development, you can experience life in the GDR from a completely new perspective.
