Museum für Kutschen, Chaisen, Karren
Branch museum of the Landesmuseum Württemberg in the Fruchtkasten of Schloss Hellenstein with about 80 historic wagons, carriages, and sleighs.
About the museum
The Museum für Kutschen, Chaisen, Karren was established in 1987 at Schloss Hellenstein above Heidenheim. It is a branch museum of the Landesmuseum Württemberg; the exhibits come from its holdings and from the collection of the Heimat- und Altertumsverein Heidenheim. For its concept and design, the museum received an award from the European Museum Forum in 1989.
The exhibition building is the castle's Fruchtkasten, a storehouse completed in 1633 in which the farmers' payments in kind were once stored. Its wide floors provide room for large vehicles.
About 80 vehicles and accessories from the 18th to the 20th century are shown, organized into transport history, freight transport, luxury vehicles, and agriculture. The range extends from the simple ladder wagon through traveling coaches to magnificent sleighs; a special feature is an early motor taxi of the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft from around 1898. The museum is run, together with the Museum Schloss Hellenstein, by the city of Heidenheim.
Highlights
- About 80 historic vehicles from the 18th to the 20th century
- Early Daimler motor taxi around 1898
- Magnificent sleighs and luxury carriages
- Fruchtkasten storehouse of 1633
Permanent exhibitions
- Kutschen, Chaisen, Karren – Historic farm and road vehicles from the 18th to the 20th century in the themed areas of traffic, freight transport, luxury vehicles, and agriculture.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Landesmuseum Württemberg (Zweigmuseum), betreut von der Stadt Heidenheim an der Brenz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freeChildren and young people free |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePeople with severe disabilities free |
| Season pass | €8 |
| Admission to the Museum Schloss Hellenstein (including the carriage museum) | €5reduced €3, groups of 10 or more €3 per person |
Holders of a Förderpass free. Cash only in the Schlossberg museums.
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
According to the tourism association, the castle grounds are only partially accessible because of the historic building fabric; prior consultation recommended.
Kids & families
Children and young people have free admission; the Wildpark Eichert is right next to the Schlossberg.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hugo-Rupf-Platz · 5-min walk
From Heidenheim station by city bus lines 6 or 7 to the stop Hugo-Rupf-Platz, from there about a 5-minute walk.
By car
Free parking
Free parking directly at the castle; more at the Klinikum, in front of the Naturtheater, and in the underground parking of the Congress Centrum.
Amenities & dining
Castle restaurant in the Schlosshotel Hellenstein on the Schlossberg.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours on request via the contact form of the city of Heidenheim or museen@heidenheim.de. |
