De Moezeköttel

Many houses in Megchelen were irreparably destroyed during the liberation campaigns at the end of the Second World War. 71 emergency dwellings were built from the rubble, most of which have since disappeared.

The smallest of these–De Moezeköttel–was built from the ruins of the small farm on De Asbroek, which at the time was already known colloquially as “Moezeköttel”. It wasn’t easy in the tiny house. There was only one bedroom. Nevertheless, a family with three children lived there for years. The emergency dwelling was recently restored and authentically furnished again.

The atmosphere of the housing shortage and scarcity typical for the post-war reconstruction period formed the common theme for the restoration. Today, De Moezeköttel is a small yet busy open-air museum with a visitor centre; it is a popular stopover for walkers and cyclists.