Lohmühlenmuseum

About the museum

The Lohmühle (tan bark mill) lies between Georgenthal and Tambach-Dietharz in the Apfelstädt valley, at the foot of the Rennsteig. On the former mill and works site, water power was used to crush tan bark – tannin-rich tree bark needed for tanning leather. A museum grew out of the facility, which opened in 1997 and is today run privately by a family in the fourth generation.

The focus is on the forest as the basis of life and work for the people of the region and on the Apfelstädt as an energy source. Authentically furnished workshops show the processing of wood and tan bark, and the stamping mill of the Lohmühle is still in working order. There are also a miller's apartment, a historic classroom, a doctor's and a dentist's practice and further small exhibitions in the old mill and works buildings, which together paint a picture of life in the village and the region.

The extensive grounds include the inn "Zur Lohmühle" and an RV parking area, which is currently closed. The Apfelstädt cycle path runs right through on a former railway line; nearby are the early reptile fossil site Bromacker and a game enclosure.

Highlights

• Working tan bark stamping mill
• Authentically furnished workshops for processing wood and tan bark
• Miller's apartment, classroom, and doctor's and dentist's practice
• Location on the Apfelstädt cycle path in the Thuringian Forest

Founded

1997

Operated by

Lohmühlenmuseum (privat, Familie Strobel)

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

Accessible entrance.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Getting there & parking

The Lohmühle is located on the road between Tambach-Dietharz and Georgenthal. The Apfelstädt cycle path leads directly across the grounds.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Inn "Zur Lohmühle" on the grounds (Mon, Tue and Fri–Sun 11:30–20:00, closed Wed and Thu; reservations requested at 036252 466466).

Events & venue rental

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