Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum

About the museum

On March 25, 1995, vintage car enthusiasts in Hartmannsdorf founded the association Historische Nutzfahrzeuge (Historic Commercial Vehicles). The aim was to track down old trucks and other commercial vehicles, save them from being scrapped, and restore them. By the association's 20th anniversary in 2015, 65 vehicles had already been restored.

In 2001 the association opened the Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum in the Hartmannsdorf industrial park. It is among the largest collections of historic trucks in Germany. The focus is on vehicles from Saxon manufacturers – from the oldest piece, a Chemnitz Presto from 1913, to a Robur from Zittau from 1990. West German makes are added to these.

Because the hall cannot hold all the restored vehicles, the roughly 50 large exhibits are rotated regularly. The display is complemented by engines, a cutaway model of an IFA S4000, display boards on the Saxon commercial vehicle industry, a historic workshop, an old gas station, and a bus stop for the first Saxon bus line. Every year on May 1, the association holds a large vintage vehicle meeting.

Highlights

• Chemnitz Presto from 1913 as the oldest vehicle
• ADK III/3 truck-mounted crane from Sebnitz
• Vomag truck from Plauen and Horch H3 from Zwickau
• Full-size cutaway model of an IFA S4000
• Vintage vehicle meeting every year on May 1

Permanent exhibitions

• Historische Nutzfahrzeuge aus Sachsen – Around 50 restored trucks, buses, construction, fire, and military vehicles in a changing selection, plus engines, a workshop corner, and a gas station.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Verein Historische Nutzfahrzeuge e. V.

Admission & discounts

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

Wheelchair access available.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

A72, exit Hartmannsdorf, then about 2 km on the S242 toward Hartmannsdorf/Burgstädt; the museum is on the left at the third traffic light intersection.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with specialist literature, models, and tin signs.

Events & venue rental

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