Klein-Vogtland und Botanischer Garten Adorf

About the museum

The idea for a miniature exhibition arose in 1992 in the municipal museum of Adorf. As an employment project, the workshop, model building and grounds were set up. The attraction opened on June 17, 1995, with 35 models of well-known Vogtland sights. In the following years, the number of miniatures grew steadily; today there are about 90 structures.

In addition to the model park, a botanical garden was created from 1996 on a mound of earth left over from the conversion of the neighboring Waldbad (forest swimming pool). The originally planned collection of woody plants became a display garden, which opened on August 21, 1999, and shows mainly plants from high mountain regions across about 3,000 square meters.

A special feature is the tufa area, where more than 100 tons of travertine were assembled into one ensemble. It is considered the largest of its kind in a botanical garden in Germany. Both parts still form a joint exhibition complex of the Museum Adorf, operated by the town.

Highlights

• About 90 miniatures of Vogtland buildings and excursion destinations
• Alpine flora from high mountain regions around the world
• Largest designed tufa area of a botanical garden in Germany
• Garden railway and forest playground
• Pond with koi, carp and ducks

Permanent exhibitions

• Miniaturschauanlage Klein-Vogtland – About 90 detailed models of well-known buildings and excursion destinations of the Vogtland in a park-like setting.
• Botanischer Garten Adorf – Display garden with thousands of high mountain plants from around the world and a large tufa area.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Stadt Adorf (Museum Adorf)

Admission & discounts

Prices apply to the entire Klein-Vogtland and Botanical Garden complex. A 20% combination discount is available on presentation of an admission receipt from the Erlebnismuseum Perlmutter (valid for seven days). Admission is free for, among others, children up to age 5, holders of the Sächsischer Familienpass (Saxon family pass) and the Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card), and people with a press card. Card payment is not possible.

Accessibility

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

Accessible parking space directly in front of the ticket office, and an accessible restroom. The miniatures are on sloping terrain, and the paved paths are partly steep; wheelchair users may need assistance. The botanical garden lies on hills with gravel paths and is only accessible by wheelchair in the lower area. There are sufficient benches.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Forest playground, garden railway, fish food for the pond available at the ticket desk, and a photo board about the Vogtland traditional costume. Family ticket for 2 adults with up to 4 children.

Getting there & parking

By car via the B 92 through Adorf; just before leaving town toward Bad Elster (opposite ALDI), turn into Waldbadstraße.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available

Snack bar with coffee, tea, drinks, sausages with toast, cake and ice cream (daily 10:00–17:00, limited toward the end of the season). Groups should announce their visit in advance.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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