Fahrzeugmuseum Marxzell
Private vehicle museum in the Albtal near Karlsruhe with cars, motorcycles, tractors and fire engines on 3,600 square meters.
About the museum
Bernhard Reichert began collecting historic vehicles in 1958 and in 1968 opened a museum of his own in a former sawmill in Marxzell. After his death in 1984 the family continued to run the museum; it is regarded as one of the oldest privately run technology museums in Germany.
Over time the collection grew far beyond automobiles. On view are motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles, tractors, fire engines, carriages, locomotives, streetcars and a helicopter, as well as workshops such as a forge and a Swiss army kitchen. In 2013 another hall level was added, and since then the exhibition covers about 3,600 square meters.
The densely arranged exhibits combine the history of technology and local history. At the end of the tour, a historic cinema with an old projector shows a film on the history of the automobile.
Highlights
- Over 140 automobiles and about 170 two-wheelers
- Megola motorcycle with engine in the front wheel (1920s)
- Tractors, fire engines and a helicopter
- Blacksmith's workshop and Swiss army kitchen
- Historic cinema with a film on automobile history
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Familie Reichert (privat)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Retirees, students, people with a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 5 · Pupils €6; children under 6 free. |
| Seniors | €7 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €7 |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personFor school classes, teachers have free admission. |
Dogs are allowed and free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Dogs are allowed in the museum.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Marxzell
S-Bahn S1 (Albtalbahn) from Karlsruhe Hbf via Ettlingen toward Bad Herrenalb to Marxzell
By car
Parking available
Ample parking: at the intersection behind the museum grounds turn left, the entrance is on the right.
The Marxzell stop is directly opposite the museum. By car via the A 5, exit Karlsruhe-Ettlingen, then on the country road toward Bad Herrenalb; the museum is about 300 m after the Marxzell town sign on the left.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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