Wiesenthaler K3 – Museum Oberwiesenthal
Museum in Germany's highest-situated town on winter sports and town history, with memorabilia from Olympic champions and a children's floor.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former Royal Saxon Forestry Office on Karlsbader Straße, slightly above the market square. The building was renovated and extended from 2010 to 2014 at a cost of about €2.5 million, with European funding. The new building opened on September 13, 2014.
The permanent exhibition "Gipfelstürmer – Ein Thal erobert die Welt" tells how the snow that for a long time made life hard for the residents of the Ore Mountains ridge became an economic factor. It shows the development from early snow travel to competitive sport, with historic skis and sledges as well as memorabilia of Olympic and world champions, including ski jumper Jens Weißflog and Nordic combined athlete Eric Frenzel.
Separate areas are dedicated to the painter William Wauer and to the local poet and songwriter Anton Günther. The building also houses a library in an Art Nouveau setting and a children's floor.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition "Gipfelstürmer" on winter sports history
- Memorabilia from Olympic and world champions
- Areas on William Wauer and Anton Günther
- Children's floor
- Renovated building of the former forestry office
Permanent exhibitions
- Gipfelstürmer – Ein Thal erobert die Welt – Town history and winter sports from the first snow vehicles to Olympic and world champions.
- William Wauer und Anton Günther – Dedicated areas on the painter William Wauer (born 1866) and the local poet and songwriter Anton Günther (1876–1937).
- Founded
- 2014
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Holders of the Gästekarte (guest card), trainees and students (with ID), people with a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Children and young people up to 16 years free |
| Groups (8+ people) | €5 per personGroups of 8 or more adults, or young people from age 17 |
| Guided tour (from 8 people, plus admission) | €3 |
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
According to the town, the museum is barrier-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 16 |
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The museum has its own children's floor and is considered family-friendly.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are possible for groups of 8 or more people. |
