Geschichtenhof Wyhra

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1989, a few weeks before the peaceful revolution in the GDR, initially as a farm museum, and for a long time afterward was called Volkskundemuseum Wyhra (Wyhra Folklore Museum). It is located on a four-sided farmstead in Wyhra, a district of Borna, whose half-timbered buildings mostly date from the 18th century: the residence is dated to 1743, the stable and barn followed in the 1750s, and the side building around 1800. The historic courtyard paving is also a protected monument. From 1852 the estate belonged to the Flemming family, which is why it is also known as the Flemming-Hof.

After German reunification, the farmstead was thoroughly renovated in 1990/91, and further work followed in the late 1990s. The dovecote and coach house come from the village of Heuersdorf, which had to make way for lignite open-pit mining; they were dismantled there and rebuilt in Wyhra.

In 2019, the city of Borna took over sponsorship from the district of Leipzig. With funding from the EU LEADER program, a new concept was developed, and in 2021 the house reopened as Geschichtenhof Wyhra (Story Farm Wyhra). The permanent exhibition "Hofgeschichten" (Farm Stories) transports visitors to a festive day around 1900 on which the farm residents are preparing for the baptism of the youngest son. Invented but historically grounded characters tell of work, everyday life and social change at listening stations; many objects may be touched and tried out. Also available are a museum app, a discovery barn for events and overnight stays in a shepherd's wagon.

Highlights

• Listed four-sided farmstead with half-timbered buildings from the 18th century
• Permanent exhibition "Hofgeschichten" on country life around 1900 with listening stations
• Objects to touch and try out in every room
• Museum app with tours for adults and children, also with audio description and sign language
• Overnight stays in a shepherd's wagon on the orchard meadow
• Farm café run by the friends' association on Sundays

Permanent exhibitions

• Hofgeschichten – Zeitenwende anno 1900 – A tour through the residence, stables, barn and courtyard of a Saxon farm estate around 1900, told from the perspective of fictional farm residents on a baptism day. Listening stations, touchable objects and an app complement the original furnishings.

Founded

1989

Operated by

Stadt Borna

Admission & discounts

Holders of the Leipzig Regio Card receive a 10% discount. Card payment not possible, cash only.

Accessibility

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

Because of its monument status, 13 of the 28 museum rooms are reachable by wheelchair, mostly over a small threshold; the museum app conveys the remaining rooms. The historic natural stone paving in the courtyard is uneven but passable by wheelchair. The museum app offers a tour with audio description and a tour in German Sign Language. Tours with tactile materials on request. The shepherd's wagons are not wheelchair-accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

The museum app has its own children's tour with puzzles at every station; marked objects may be touched in all rooms. Regular family events such as the harvest festival, craft days during the autumn holidays and a farm Christmas. Overnight stays in the shepherd's wagon are also possible with a child.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A72, exit 25 Borna-Süd, toward Frohburg, turn right at the traffic light in Neukirchen and follow the signs; coming from Altenburg, take the B93 and in Thräna head toward Neukirchen. On foot along the pilgrim's path from Frohburg: the second estate at the entrance to Wyhra.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Farm café run by the friends' association on Sundays 13:00–17:00 and at selected events (access with an admission ticket). Overnight stays bookable in three shepherd's wagons. Book exchange cabinet in the courtyard.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 30 guests.

The discovery barn (coach house) has room for about 30 people and can be booked for your own workshops and seminars. Weddings in the coach house on selected dates through the Borna registry office.

Plan your visit