Overview

Pinewood stairs to the attic

The original stairs in Peter’s room

In the middle of Peter’s small room, there is a pinewood 12-step flight of stairs. It leads to the attic. On the left, behind the stairs, is Peter’s desk. Anne noted that the desk was always full of books and that the stairs served as extra shelves.

‘When you knock on his door early in the evening and hear someone quietly call out: “Yes, yes,” then you can be sure that when you open the door you will find him peeking out at you from between two steps of the stairs to the loft and that he will usually continue with a rather welcoming “So!”.’
Anne Frank, 22 February 1944

The stairs are no longer used, as the many visitors have worn down the steps.