Elsterberger Heimatturm/Vogtländische Bauernstube

About the museum

Elsterberg Castle was built shortly before 1225 and fell into decay after its use as a seat of lordship ended in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1909 the town acquired the ruin and secured it over the following decades; after a comprehensive renovation from 2018 onward, the extensive site again serves as a place for festivities and sightseeing.

In two of the surviving defensive towers, the Vogtländischer Heimatverein Elsterberg, founded in 1992, has set up small exhibitions. The Heimatturm tells mainly of the history of the town and its castle. In the Vogtländische Bauernstube in the left-hand defensive tower are everyday objects of earlier generations, including household items, linen and clothing, an old stroller, a spinning wheel, musical instruments, ice skates and school supplies.

Highlights

• Heimatturm on the history of the town and castle
• Vogtländische Bauernstube in the left-hand defensive tower
• Everyday objects such as a spinning wheel, musical instruments and school supplies
• Extensive castle ruin, freely accessible

Permanent exhibitions

• Heimatturm – Exhibition on the history of the town of Elsterberg and its castle in one of the surviving defensive towers.
• Vogtländische Bauernstube – Household items, linen, clothing, toys and school supplies from past times in the left-hand defensive tower.

Operated by

Vogtländischer Heimatverein Elsterberg e.V.

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The exhibitions are located in the castle ruin on Vorderer Schloßberg in Elsterberg.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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