Deutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Fichtelberg

About the museum

The museum grew out of a private initiative by the Eckert family and opened in September 1992 in Fichtelberg in the Fichtelgebirge after conversion work, at that time as the Automobilmuseum Fichtelberg. It expanded step by step over the following years: in 1994 a special exhibition in a historic brick hall was added, in 1995 an outdoor area with jets and military vehicles, which was roofed over in 2012. In 2007 the exhibition space in Hall I was enlarged; the restaurant "Museo" opened in the restored stone-saw hall with its large steam engine.

With a third hall on Bayreuther Straße, around 4,000 square meters for changing special exhibitions were added in 2018, so that the exhibition now covers about 11,000 square meters. Many vehicles are loans from private owners, so the collection keeps changing.

On display are vehicles from every era, from 1896 to the present: around 200 automobiles ranging from vintage cars to prototypes and race cars, several hundred motorcycles, airplanes and helicopters, fire engines, tractors, tanks, steam engines, and thousands of model vehicles. For families there are also bumper cars and an adventure playground.

Highlights

• More than 1,000 exhibits from 1896 to the present
• Around 200 automobiles and several hundred motorcycles
• Airplanes and helicopters in the covered outdoor area
• Thousands of model vehicles
• Historic steam engines
• Bumper cars and adventure playground

Permanent exhibitions

• Automobile und Motorräder – In Halls I and II, vintage cars, youngtimers, prototypes, race cars, and numerous motorcycles show the development of motorized transport since 1896.
• Freigelände mit Flugzeugen und Militärfahrzeugen – Covered outdoor area with airplanes, helicopters, tanks, and other large exhibits.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Familie Eckert (privat)

Admission & discounts

Admission covers Halls I, II, and III and the outdoor area. Cash only; admission tokens are available only in the main building (Hall I).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Large parts of the museum are largely accessible; Hall 1, the outdoor area, and Hall 3 are easily navigable by wheelchair. Other areas are to be adapted gradually. Group tours for people with disabilities on request.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Playground / play area

The museum sees itself as a destination for families; there is an adventure playground and bumper cars.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Restaurant "Museo" right next to the museum (Nagler Weg 10b) in a historic stone-saw hall, with a beer garden and two sun terraces; group packages on request.

Events & venue rental

For events and groups, the neighboring restaurant Museo puts together packages as desired.

Plan your visit