Summer vacation time
Summer vacation time full of fun: with an owl quiz, puppet theater, face painting and many other hands-on activities, it's guaranteed not to be boring. A colorful program for little explorers - creative, playful and with lots of good humor!
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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19.07.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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"Searching for clues in the Middle Ages - on a voyage of discovery with Rat Naseweis"
The castle becomes a walk-through picture book for the whole family. Lovingly illustrated everyday scenes bring life in the Middle Ages to life and convey historical contexts in an age-appropriate way. With a variety of hands-on activities.
Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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19.07.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Eintritt inkl. Motorradausstellung und Schlossrundgang 8€, ermäßigt 4€
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Guided tours for children during the Saxon summer vacations
An exciting guided tour shows how the world-famous eleven-dot angels are created. Children can try their hand at interactive stations and help to find the eleven dots of the angel in a quiz.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Mini weavers discover the world of thread
In the weaving workshop "Mini weavers discover the world of thread", schoolchildren up to the age of 16 immerse themselves in textile crafts in a playful way. Soft, colorful yarns are used to create potholders, coasters and ribbons. Weaving on the loom can also be tried out.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Print yourself out!
"Print yourself out! - A workshop full of letters" invites schoolchildren up to the age of 16 into the world of printing. They learn how to work with movable metal and wooden letters and try out the printing process themselves on a historical printing press.
für Kinder von 6 bis 18 Jahren und Familien
CASTLE FAMILY TOUR “WITH WATER TASTING”
On the family tour, the castle’s more than 450-year history comes to life. You’ll explore old parlors and halls and visit the attic and the well house. The highlight is a special “water tasting” from the castle well.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Bracelets made from beads
In the winter vacation workshop, delicate bracelets are created from Rocailles beads on the bead weaving frame. Children from the age of 8 create their own pieces of jewelry according to their own ideas and color preferences and discover the world of beaded jewelry in a playful way.
Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Fencing school
Fancy sword fencing by every trick in the book? Then head to Altzella Monastery Park. There, vacation children learn how to fight like knights. Who would have thought that the oldest textbook on the art of fencing was written by a monk? Important: sturdy shoes.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Weaving bags
In the winter vacation workshop, small, self-woven bags are created using a simple weaving frame. Children aged 8 and over use colorful ribbons to create individual bags for their personal treasures & learn the basics of weaving in a fun way
Night in the Little Ore Mountains
Visitors can experience the unique ambience of the miniatures in the twinkling lights and torchlight.
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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01.08.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Glowing miniature world - Night in the Little Ore Mountains
Enchanting miniature worlds in a blaze of light: over 220 handcrafted buildings shine in bright colors and candlelight. With live music, a show, culinary delights and a children's program, the evening is an experience for the whole family.
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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01.08.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Family and children's afternoon in Pineapplewakepark
A day full of fun for the whole family! Look forward to pony rides, a huge bouncy castle and creative face painting for children. The fire department will be on site with exciting activities. There are also many other highlights for young and old.
Pineapplewakepark Rossau09661 Rossau
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01.08.26 12:00 - 17:00 clock
Monastery picnic with LIVE MUSIC
Sunny monastery meadows, a relaxed picnic and rousing live music: RAG DOLL takes you back to the 1920s with ragtime, boogie woogie and Harlem stride. Listen, swing and dance - a perfect family outing to Altzella.
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Castles and fortresses tour for classic cars built up to 1939
Friends from near and far, motorcycle icons from all over the world, old and new stories in the paddock and trips to the most beautiful corners of the Erzgebirge - that's what all participants can look forward to.
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Schloss Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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22.08.26 09:00 - 16:00 clock
Castle and shooting festival
As summer draws to a close in the Ore Mountains, there are celebrations around Wildeck Castle: A weekend full of tradition, music and community with a stage program, regional offers and crossbow shooting. A lively festival for young and old.
Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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28.08.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Parkplätze werden von der örtlichen Feuerwehr ausgewiesen und Behindertenparkplätze am Museum freigehalten.
Harvest festival
At the harvest festival, old, almost forgotten working techniques will be demonstrated and vintage tractors will be on display. Food and drink will be provided. The Gahlenz brass band will provide musical entertainment. There are also activities for children.
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Dorfmuseum Gahlenz09569 Oederan
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06.09.26 13:00 - 17:00 clock
Eintritt: 4,00 €, ermäßigt 2,50 € (Kinder unter 6 Jahre frei)
10th birthday of the Wendt & Kühn world
For the tenth anniversary of Wendt & Kühn World, a festive program with champagne, cake, music and surprises awaits guests of all ages - an unforgettable anniversary experience for young and old.
Bei schlechtem Wetter findet das Flachsfest am 11.10.2026 von 13.00-17.00 Uhr statt.
Flaxproof
The Flax Festival invites you to discover old crafts, regional traditions and living history. A varied program with demonstrations, culture and culinary delights makes the festival a special experience for the whole family.
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Dorfmuseum Gahlenz09569 Oederan
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04.10.26 13:00 - 17:00 clock
Day of traditional craftsmanship
Every October, the "Day of Traditional Crafts" in the Ore Mountains invites visitors to experience arts and crafts up close. In the Wendt & Kühn world of Grünhainichen, painters, gluers and turners demonstrate their skills, accompanied by insights into history and production.
Altzella arts and crafts market
Artisans from the region present their unique pieces made of clay, wood, linen, silver, paper or glass and offer them for sale. Almost 100 exhibitors and craftspeople from the fine arts present themselves and their work in the monastery grounds.
Klosterpark Altzella01683 Nossen
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22.08.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Preis: 5 €, Kinder bis 12 Jahre Eintritt frei
Freiberg Summer Nights
In summer, the historic Freudenstein Castle is transformed into a vibrant center of culture. The Freiberg Summer Nights offer first-class live music, drama, cabaret, parties, film nights and comedy as well as exciting soccer matches.
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Schloss Freudenstein09599 Freiberg
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Night in the Little Ore Mountains
Visitors can experience the unique ambience of the miniatures in the twinkling lights and torchlight.
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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01.08.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Glowing miniature world - Night in the Little Ore Mountains
Enchanting miniature worlds in a blaze of light: over 220 handcrafted buildings shine in bright colors and candlelight. With live music, a show, culinary delights and a children's program, the evening is an experience for the whole family.
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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01.08.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Summer vacation time
Summer vacation time full of fun: with an owl quiz, puppet theater, face painting and many other hands-on activities, it's guaranteed not to be boring. A colorful program for little explorers - creative, playful and with lots of good humor!
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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19.07.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Für Kinder ab 3 Jahren
Um Voranmeldung wird gebeten – Telefon 03725/287191. Bitte informiert kurz vor dem Veranstaltungstermin informieren ob auch alles wie geplant stattfinden kann.
When the bookworm tells
A cozy afternoon with stories and creative crafts for children aged 3 and up. Discover, create and have fun together - an experience for the whole family!
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Stadtbibliothek Zschopau09405 Zschopau
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30.07.26 16:00 - 17:00 clock
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34th classic car fall meeting
Historic vehicles and rarities built up to 1970 meet in the castle courtyards for the traditional end of the season. Classic cars arrive from 8:00 a.m. and the first 100 secure a parking space. Rarities and spare parts await at the parts market.
"Searching for clues in the Middle Ages - on a voyage of discovery with Rat Naseweis"
The castle becomes a walk-through picture book for the whole family. Lovingly illustrated everyday scenes bring life in the Middle Ages to life and convey historical contexts in an age-appropriate way. With a variety of hands-on activities.
Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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19.07.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Eintritt inkl. Motorradausstellung und Schlossrundgang 8€, ermäßigt 4€
E-Mail an erlebnis@wendt-kuehn.de
Guided tours for children during the Saxon summer vacations
An exciting guided tour shows how the world-famous eleven-dot angels are created. Children can try their hand at interactive stations and help to find the eleven dots of the angel in a quiz.
Für Kinder ab 6 Jahren geeignet
Of goose quills and dragon's blood. The art of books and writing in the monastery
What do geese and dragons have to do with writing? Why were books so valuable and what did monks have to do to preserve knowledge? Entertaining, child-friendly tour about the art of writing with a self-experiment plus pen and ink.
Für Kinder ab 5 Jahren geeignet
Family tour: "Resourceful, fluffy, agile. Squirrels in Altzella"
Experience squirrels up close! A specialist gives exciting insights into their lives, tells adventurous stories and reveals why they don't like acorns. With a bit of luck, you can even feed the fluffy climbing artists.
Anmeldung erwünscht unter E-Mail: a.liebscher@zschopau.de oder +493725/287163
Public medieval tour for children
The medieval exhibition offers exciting insights into the lives of people at that time. From everyday habits to working methods, you can discover what life was really like back then - a fascinating journey back in time.
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Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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10.08.2611:00 clock
LEGO® Flashback
LEGO® Flashback lädt auf 750 m² zu einer Reise durch die LEGO®-Geschichte ein. Über 30 Szenarien, beeindruckende Themenwelten, eine spektakuläre 360°-Projektionsshow und Mitbau-Aktionen sorgen für Spaß und Entdeckungen für die ganze Familie.
10th birthday of the Wendt & Kühn world
For the tenth anniversary of Wendt & Kühn World, a festive program with champagne, cake, music and surprises awaits guests of all ages - an unforgettable anniversary experience for young and old.
Anmeldung: E-Mail an erlebnis@wendt-kuehn.de
Guided tours for children during the Saxon fall vacations
An exciting guided tour shows how the world-famous eleven-dot angels are created. Children become artisans themselves at interactive stations and help the angel find his eleven dots in a quiz.
E-Mail an erlebnis@wendt-kuehn.de
Guided tours for children during the Saxon summer vacations
An exciting guided tour shows how the world-famous eleven-dot angels are created. Children can try their hand at interactive stations and help to find the eleven dots of the angel in a quiz.
Für Kinder ab 6 Jahren geeignet
Of goose quills and dragon's blood. The art of books and writing in the monastery
What do geese and dragons have to do with writing? Why were books so valuable and what did monks have to do to preserve knowledge? Entertaining, child-friendly tour about the art of writing with a self-experiment plus pen and ink.
The secret laboratory - The elixir of life
Augustusburg Castle is launching a new, interactive experience: visitors follow Electress Anna, discover hidden recipes, decipher ancient writings and distil an elixir of life - staged with effects almost like magic.
Für Kinder ab 5 Jahren geeignet
Family tour: "Resourceful, fluffy, agile. Squirrels in Altzella"
Experience squirrels up close! A specialist gives exciting insights into their lives, tells adventurous stories and reveals why they don't like acorns. With a bit of luck, you can even feed the fluffy climbing artists.
für Kinder von 6 bis 18 Jahren und Familien
CASTLE FAMILY TOUR “WITH WATER TASTING”
On the family tour, the castle’s more than 450-year history comes to life. You’ll explore old parlors and halls and visit the attic and the well house. The highlight is a special “water tasting” from the castle well.
Anmeldung erwünscht unter E-Mail: a.liebscher@zschopau.de oder +493725/287163
Public medieval tour for children
The medieval exhibition offers exciting insights into the lives of people at that time. From everyday habits to working methods, you can discover what life was really like back then - a fascinating journey back in time.
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Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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10.08.2611:00 clock
The secret laboratory - The treasure of the earth
Augustusburg Castle is launching a new, interactive offer: A vein of ore has been discovered in the Ore Mountains. Elector August and Georgius Agricola invite you to test rock samples, melt and cast silver. An experience with fire, glitter and excitement
Family adventure day: early medieval time travelers rest in Altzella
Through a hole in the space-time continuum, clans from the early Middle Ages have landed in Altzella. In the monastery park, they demonstrate crafts and everyday skills from the 9th-11th centuries: stonemasonry, carpentry, cooking, sewing, wool dyeing, herbalism, shoemaking.
Anmeldung bis Freitag vor dem gewünschten Termin 15 Uhr + Informationen hier
Family tour: Join in!
On the family tour, children aged 7 and over and adults discover the fascinating world of minerals together. Games, experiments and creative tasks make for fun. Minerals are recognized, shapes are sought and exciting origins are explored.
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terra mineralia09599 Freiberg
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26.09.2614:30 clock
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On the trail of the secret of water: adventure tour around Altzella Monastery
A family tour for the International Day of Rivers in Altzella Monastery Park: with hydrobiologist Clemens Kuhnitzsch, the tour takes you from the Middle Ages to the present day. Experiments on the river, stories and aha moments bring water to life for young and old.
Klosterpark Altzella01683 Nossen
27.09.26 11:00 - 13:00 clock
Preis: 12,00 Euro | Kinder bis 16 Jahre 8,00 Euro
The Ore Mountains, castles and palaces - very small but ooooh!
The little houses, big sights and most beautiful Saxon castles and palaces are an eventful destination for everyone. Whether marveling at the models, the park railroad, the play and adventure areas or the handicrafts on display - small but ooooh!
Miniaturenpark Klein-Erzgebirge09569 Oederan
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19.07.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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On the trail of the monks via geocaching
The Altzella Monastery Park becomes a paradise for explorers with the "In the footsteps of the monks" tour: Equipped with the "Altzella rucksack", you can go on an individual scavenger hunt using GPS, compass and tablet - an exciting family excursion full of history and adventure
Klosterpark Altzella01683 Nossen
19.07.26 11:00 - 16:00 clock
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einmaliger Preis 10,- Euro zzgl. zum regulären Eintritt (5€/1€ für 6-16 Jährige)
A unique excursion into the Renaissance
Visible from afar and one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Central Europe! Built between 1568 and 1572, the castle now attracts visitors from all over the world with its famous altar and pulpit by Lucas Cranach the Younger. , unique murals & the fountain house attract guests from all over the world.
From the fortifications to the hunting lodge to the museum hostel
Built on the foundations of a 12th century fortification, Wildeck Castle used to watch over the ford on the Zschopau. In the middle of the 16th century, it was converted into a hunting lodge. Today, the white Renaissance castle is home to several museums.
Schloss Wildeck09405 Zschopau
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19.07.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Freiberg Summer Nights
In summer, the historic Freudenstein Castle is transformed into a vibrant center of culture. The Freiberg Summer Nights offer first-class live music, drama, cabaret, parties, film nights and comedy as well as exciting soccer matches.
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WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Mini weavers discover the world of thread
In the weaving workshop "Mini weavers discover the world of thread", schoolchildren up to the age of 16 immerse themselves in textile crafts in a playful way. Soft, colorful yarns are used to create potholders, coasters and ribbons. Weaving on the loom can also be tried out.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Print yourself out!
"Print yourself out! - A workshop full of letters" invites schoolchildren up to the age of 16 into the world of printing. They learn how to work with movable metal and wooden letters and try out the printing process themselves on a historical printing press.
Collective Print Experiments. Open Linocut Workshop
Three-day open printmaking workshop at Lehngericht: Join Simone Illgen from himbeerblau for carving, rolling, and printing. Create small experiments on postcards, inspired by the surroundings. For beginners, advanced participants, and children.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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23.07.26 13:00 - 20:00 clock
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Teilnahme: 10 € / Kinder 5 €
Für Kinder ab 5 Jahren geeignet.
Of talking trees and magical fairies. Herbal fairy tales in Altzella
How do plants get their names, their appearance and their properties? Imaginative fairy tales tell the story. Short herbal tales are read in idyllic places & tested for truth. A fairytale-like mediation of the love of nature.
Es sind keine musikalischen oder technischen Vorkenntnisse nötig.
Augustusburg Sound // Listening Habits - Habits of Listening
A week-long sound workshop at the Lehngericht: Together with sound artist Laure Boer, we’ll explore Augustusburg through sound, collect sounds, build electronic instruments, and use them to create a collaborative composition. Open to everyone ages 8 and up.
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Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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03.08.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Bracelets made from beads
In the winter vacation workshop, delicate bracelets are created from Rocailles beads on the bead weaving frame. Children from the age of 8 create their own pieces of jewelry according to their own ideas and color preferences and discover the world of beaded jewelry in a playful way.
Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Fencing school
Fancy sword fencing by every trick in the book? Then head to Altzella Monastery Park. There, vacation children learn how to fight like knights. Who would have thought that the oldest textbook on the art of fencing was written by a monk? Important: sturdy shoes.
WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Weaving bags
In the winter vacation workshop, small, self-woven bags are created using a simple weaving frame. Children aged 8 and over use colorful ribbons to create individual bags for their personal treasures & learn the basics of weaving in a fun way
A day in the Scriptorium
A quiet experience in the historic library hall: a monk demonstrates the art of calligraphy and creates artistic characters. Visitors can watch, ask questions and learn more about the techniques and background.
Eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung ist erforderlich.
Building a bird feeder
When the days get colder again, birds look forward to an additional source of food. A feeding house is built under supervision. There is also information on feeding in winter, choosing the right location and making tit dumplings.
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Dorfmuseum Gahlenz09569 Oederan
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13.10.26 10:00 - 16:00 clock
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Kosten: 4,00 € zzgl. 8,00 € Materialkosten
Water fun for beginners and pros
You can combine a water sports experience with sport, fun, enjoyment and relaxation at the Pineapplewakepark Rossau with the Inselsee! Whether with water skis, wakeboards, monoskis or other equipment, everyone can enjoy themselves here - beginners and professionals alike.
Pineapplewakepark Rossau09661 Rossau
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19.07.26 12:00 - 20:00 clock
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Das Camp hat 5 Übernachtungen und geht bis zum 31.7.2026 12 Uhr.
Kidscamp
This will be the ultimate water sports experience! Kids aged 12 to 17 can spend their vacation at the camp and learn a cool fun sport at the same time. Wakeboarding and water skiing beckon. And those who are already good at it can learn new tricks.
Bambini beginner course
The Bambini course offers children from the age of 6 the opportunity to learn to water ski in a playful way while they take their first steps on the water under expert guidance and discover the fun and joy of movement at the same time.
Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Fencing school
Fancy sword fencing by every trick in the book? Then head to Altzella Monastery Park. There, vacation children learn how to fight like knights. Who would have thought that the oldest textbook on the art of fencing was written by a monk? Important: sturdy shoes.