The conveyor machine
The oldest winding machine in Germany still approved for rope travel: in operation since 1906, now based in Ehrenfriedersdorf. With its impressive technology and history, it is the powerful heart of the Sauberger main shaft and directional shaft.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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The Mineralogical Museum
The museum provides an insight into the tin mine's mineral collection, tin as a raw material over the course of time as well as special features of the clean rock and various works of art relating to local mining. It houses almost 2000 mineral specimens.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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The mine
A world of its own is hidden inside the clean mountain, criss-crossed by over 300 km of tunnels and passages. After the end of mining, stations with original machines were set up on the 2nd level, 100m deep. These & geological features are waiting to be explored.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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The mountain forge
A hand-carved and painted mountain parade by an Ehrenfriedersdorf carver with 1025 figures can be admired here. There is also information about the Ehrenfriedersdorf mining brotherhood and the Erzgebirge tradition of mining parades.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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Mining: The outdoor area
Traces of 800 years of mining can also be discovered above ground in many places. The Sauberg slagheap site includes, among other things, a replica of a medieval quarry with shaft & hand reel & bronze wild boar sculptures in the accessible area.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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fabulix® costume exhibition
The exhibition accompanying the International Fairytale Film Festival fabulix® shows original film costumes from classics and current productions in the Manufaktur der Träume and the Erzgebirgsmuseum - in cooperation with Barrandov Studios Prague and Česká televize.
Manufaktur der Träume09456 Annaberg-Buchholz
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"makes according to Adam Ries(e)"
Adam Ries, a 16th century arithmetic master, is known for his correct solutions. His legacy survives in the form of the Adam Ries Museum, which enables interactive learning and experience of his methods.
Thalheim in miniature
The display area shows around 40 models of houses and monuments from Thalheim. The tradition began in 1962, when a grandfather created a hiking site for his grandson. Since then, the site, which used to be a landfill site, has grown.
Rentners-Ruh09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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today 16:00 - 20:00 clock
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Christmas & Toy Museum
In the sparkling collection of Erzgebirge folk art & lovely play ideas, you can experience the touching history and tradition of Erzgebirge miners. A real pyramid turns visitors into their world & shows how they became "Männelmacher"
Burg Scharfenstein09430 Drebach
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Hands-on exhibition: Romans & Teutons
The living environment of the Romans and Germanic tribes is staged in a playful way and brought to life, whether houses, clothing or Roman baths. The interactive show allows visitors to slip into different roles and experience everyday life, explore and get to know contrasts.
Burg Scharfenstein09430 Drebach
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Guided tour of the Albert Klumpp exhibition
The exhibition "Albert Klumpp - E Stubnmoler in dr Türmerstub" in the St. Niklas church in Ehrenfriedersdorf impressively shows the combination of creativity and love of his homeland. The artist was active in the tower room of the church and painted scenes of his homeland there.
St. Niklaskirche Ehrenfriedersdorf09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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21.08.2517:00 clock
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In the realm of the dwarf king
A special fairytale tour of the "Im Gößner" silver mine takes children into the realm of the dwarf king at the fabulix festival. Deep underground, exciting stories of miners, secret treasures and magical encounters in the underworld await.
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Erzgebirgsmuseum mit Silberbergwerk "Im Gößner"09456 Annaberg-Buchholz
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21.08.25 13:30 - 14:30 clock
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Museum of local history Hormersdorf
Senior citizens are reminded of their childhood - young people can discover earlier times. The Hormersdorf local history museum awaits: Life in the old days, the old kitchen, De gute Stub, De Kammer, the Christmas mountain, toys and school supplies, musical instruments and much more.
Carl Emanuel Wolff: Wild boars
It is said that wild boars foraging for food once uncovered the first tin ore in Ehrenfriedersdorf. This left its mark on the town - and so the patinated gunmetal bronze by the Dresden sculptor also contains pewter and traces of work, worked in with bare hands.
Sauberg09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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Friedrich Kunath: Include me out
The humorous group of spruces with lowered eyelids and pointed noses, to which a tree does not belong, touches on social and societal primal fears. At the same time, the sculpture is reminiscent of the concept of forest sustainability (von Carlowitz, 1713).
Buntsockenpark09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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When I go into my little garden... Exhibition of the Zipfelhaus
Delicate miniature flowers and detailed landscapes transport you into a creative world of wonder. The smallest flowers, mosses and natural materials are used to create unique scenes that will delight flower lovers and lovers of fine craftsmanship alike.
Dorfkirche Hormersdorf08297 Zwönitz
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In der Türmerstube
Exhibition on Albert Klumpp
The exhibition "Albert Klumpp - E Stubnmoler in dr Türmerstub" in the St. Niklas church in Ehrenfriedersdorf impressively shows the combination of creativity and love of his homeland. The artist was active in the tower room of the church and painted scenes of his homeland there.
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St. Niklaskirche Ehrenfriedersdorf09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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21.08.2511:00 clock
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Guided tour of the Albert Klumpp exhibition
The exhibition "Albert Klumpp - E Stubnmoler in dr Türmerstub" in the St. Niklas church in Ehrenfriedersdorf impressively shows the combination of creativity and love of his homeland. The artist was active in the tower room of the church and painted scenes of his homeland there.
St. Niklaskirche Ehrenfriedersdorf09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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11th summer gallery
What could be more obvious than dedicating the Summer Gallery 2025 to the theme "CHEMNITZ - OUR CULTURAL CAPITAL 2025". This highlight of the region is reflected in paintings by Thomas Morgenstern. Tower tours are also possible during opening hours!
St. Laurentiuskirche Elterlein09481 Elterlein
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23.08.25 14:00 - 18:00 clock
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Sculpture trail in memory of carver Gottfried Reichel
The sculpture trail honors Gottfried Reichel and invites you to discover his impressive wooden sculptures, which tell biblical stories and inspire reflection, while the documentary film in "Die Hütte" provides insights into his creative work.
Carl Emanuel Wolff: Wild boars
It is said that wild boars foraging for food once uncovered the first tin ore in Ehrenfriedersdorf. This left its mark on the town - and so the patinated gunmetal bronze by the Dresden sculptor also contains pewter and traces of work, worked in with bare hands.
Sauberg09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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Special exhibition: From compartment to compartment
The Knochenstampfe local history museum is holding a special exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of the Chemnitz-Aue-Adorf railroad line. Milestones, biographies and eyewitness accounts will be presented in collaboration with the local association.
Heimatmuseum und Technisches Denkmal Knochenstampfe08297 Zwönitz
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Friedrich Kunath: Include me out
The humorous group of spruces with lowered eyelids and pointed noses, to which a tree does not belong, touches on social and societal primal fears. At the same time, the sculpture is reminiscent of the concept of forest sustainability (von Carlowitz, 1713).
Buntsockenpark09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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