Wintersport- und Heimatmuseum Bad Sachsa
Museum in the Villa Frind on 100 years of winter sport at the Ravensberg, old trades and Bad Sachsa's path to becoming a spa town; open on Tuesdays.
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About the museum
The museum is on the upper floor of the former Villa Frind from 1886, which served as the town building office and spa administration until the museum moved in in 1981. On about 250 square meters the rooms are arranged by themes such as winter sport, crafts, and local and club history; the painting collection can additionally be seen in rooms of the town library on the ground floor. The museum is run on a volunteer basis by the Förderverein Heimatmuseum Bad Sachsa e.V. (friends' association).
One focus is well over a century of winter sport on skis and runners at the Ravensberg: skis from Ski-Schäfer, the largest North German manufacturer, steering sleds, luge, skeleton and bob. Athletes from Bad Sachsa dominated the German steering sled championships in the early 1950s, and in 1911 the town was among the founding clubs of the Deutscher Rodelbund (German Luge Federation).
The second focus shows the change from a border and carters' town to a spa town with villas of Harz spa architecture. Workshops of old trades such as apothecary, cooper, plumber, shoemaker or weaver complement the local history. The lease at the present site runs out in early 2028; the museum is then to move.
Highlights
- Skis and accessories from the manufacturer Ski-Schäfer
- Steering sleds, luge, skeleton and bob from the Ravensberg
- Workshops of old trades (apothecary, cooper, shoemaker, weaver)
- Change into a spa town with villas of Harz spa architecture
- Paintings with local motifs
Permanent exhibitions
- Wintersport am Ravensberg – Well over 100 years of winter sport: skis by Ski-Schäfer, steering sleds, luge, skeleton and bob.
- Handwerk und alte Berufe – Historic trades with their workshops, such as apothecary, cooper, plumber, shoemaker and weaver.
- Orts- und Vereinsgeschichte – Cultural-historical objects on the change from a town of craftsmen and farmers to a health resort with Art Nouveau buildings.
- Operated by
- Förderverein Heimatmuseum Bad Sachsa e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Visitor groups are limited to about 10 people; larger groups are split up. |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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
The museum is not barrier-free and can only be reached by stairs; some exhibition rooms require steps.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Am Kurpark
Bus lines 470, 471 and 472; stop “Am Kurpark” directly in front of the museum.
By car
Free parking
Free parking directly on the grounds, in sufficient numbers.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours every 4th Tuesday at 15:00 and by telephone registration. Groups are limited to about 10 people; larger groups are split up. |
