Sandauer Heimatstube
Local heritage room in the Bürgerhaus (civic house) in Arzberg, recalling the town of Sandau in the Egerland, with an Egerland parlor, costumes and Sandau boxes.
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About the museum
After the expulsion of the Sudeten Germans, about 70 people from the Bohemian town of Sandau (today Dolní Žandov) found a new home in Arzberg in July 1946. They joined together as the Heimatgruppe Sandau und Umgebung (Sandau and Surroundings Local Group) to keep alive the memory of their place of origin. In 1960/61 the town of Arzberg took on the patronage for Sandau and its former residents.
According to the operator, the Heimatstube has existed since 1965 and was housed in the old central school building from 1987; today it shows its collection in bright rooms of the Bürgerhaus. A first room is dedicated to remembering the old homeland, with coats of arms, photos from the founding meeting of the patronage, the patronage certificate and a pilgrimage cross.
Further display cases show the papier-mâché boxes for which Sandau is famous, as well as Egerland and Eger costumes. The collection also includes Egerland furniture, agricultural tools, craft objects, banners, photos and documents, the guitar of folk musician Anton Günther, and woodcuts and linocuts by the painter Rudolf Zuber. The centerpiece is an almost completely furnished Egerland parlor.
Highlights
- Almost completely furnished Egerland parlor
- Sandau boxes made of lacquered papier-mâché
- Eger and Egerland costumes
- Guitar of Anton Günther
- Woodcuts and linocuts by Rudolf Zuber
Permanent exhibition
- Egerländer Stube und Heimatsammlung – Almost completely furnished Egerland parlor with original furniture and a pair of Eger costumes, plus display cases with costumes, Sandau boxes and mementos.
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Stadt Arzberg (Heimatgruppe Sandau und Umgebung)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the house.
Amenities & dining
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