Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode

Om museet

The aviation museum grew out of the collection of Clemens Aulich, whose passion for flying goes back to his grandfather, a flight instructor. In the early 1990s, Aulich took on the redevelopment of the former Elmo industrial site in the north of Wernigerode; from 1998, an old shipping hall was converted into an exhibition hall. The first visitors arrived in June 1999.

In June 2016, an extension opened with a new entrance area, the "CafetAIRia" cafeteria, two additional hangars, and conference and office space. In October 2018, a decommissioned Bundeswehr (German armed forces) Transall C-160, the "Silberne Gams", was lifted onto the museum roof; since February 2019, visitors have been able to walk through it, and a giant slide connects it to the exhibition.

Today the collection is spread across four halls: the History Hangar on the pioneering days of aviation, the Hollywood Hangar on the museum's film collaborations – the museum team built a cockpit for Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies", for example –, a helicopter hangar, and a jet hangar. On display are around 50 airplanes and helicopters plus more than 2,000 other exhibits, from engines to models. The museum is privately run.

Højdepunkter

• Transall C-160 "Silberne Gams" on the roof – walk inside, then take the slide back down into the hall
• Around 50 original airplanes and helicopters in four themed hangars
• Hollywood Hangar on film productions such as "Bridge of Spies"
• Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Bell UH-1D flight simulators
• Free audio guide for adults and children

Permanente udstillinger

• Transall C-160 „Silberne Gams“ – The largest exhibit sits on the museum roof and can be walked through; a giant slide takes you back down into the exhibition.
• History Hangar (H1) – This hall is devoted to early flight attempts and the pioneering days of aviation.
• Hollywood Hangar (H2) – This hangar covers the museum's film collaborations, such as building the cockpit for Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies".

Grundlagt

1999

Ejer

Clemens Aulich (Privatmuseum)

Entrépriser & rabatter

Admission includes an audio guide via smartphone. Simulator flights and guided tours can be booked up to 90 days in advance; gift vouchers available.

Tilgængelighed

• Delvis kørestolsvenlig
• Elevator: ingen oplysninger
• Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
• Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
• Servicehunde tilladt: ingen oplysninger
• Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
• Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger

The exhibition in the hangars is accessible; the Transall on the roof can only be reached by stairs. The hangars are unheated.

Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

• Familieomvisninger & workshops
• Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
• Interaktive stationer

Walk-through Transall on the roof with a giant slide, free children's audio tour, printable children's quiz, and a craft station for flying objects. Simulator flights from age 8 (Bf 109) or from age 14 (Bell helicopter). Family tickets for 1 or 2 adults with up to 3 children.

Transport & parkering

From the A36, exit Wernigerode Nord, then follow the brown signs through the industrial area.

Service & spisesteder

• Café
• Museumsbutik
• Opbevaringsskabe
• Wi-fi

CafetAIRia with a terrace, accessible even without a museum visit; museum shop with books and model kits. Lockers. Pets are not allowed.

Arrangementer & udlejning

• Lokaler til leje
• Firmaarrangementer

Meeting rooms Flight Deck 2 (21 m², from €300) and Flight Deck 3 (45 m², from €500), combined 66 m² from €650 (all plus VAT); available only outside the main season. Group catering by advance order.

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