--- title: "Town and Scales Museum Oschatz" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/town-and-scales-museum-oschatz" description: "The Oschatz Town and Scales Museum is located in the historic buildings of the council and official fortresses, which are directly adjacent to the old town walls, some of which are still well preserved. In this lovingly restored complex, visitors can experience the town's history at first hand. The exhibition of scales, which is unique in Central Germany, consists of more than 100 exhibits that vividly illustrate the development of scale construction from its beginnings to the most modern electronic weighing equipment. Of course, visitors can also determine their own \"weight\" here. The Zwinger garden is a great place to linger. Climbing the accessible city watchtower from 1377 is a very special experience.Themes:Exhibitions on the history of the town of OschatzWagenmuseumExhibition on rural living and Oschatz craftsHistorical buildings of the council and official fortressesAccessible, extended watchtower with a height of 25 m, battlements and kennel gardenSpecial exhibitions, eventsNote: Climbing the watchtower will not be possible in 2026 due to extensive renovation work." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1046732/76f9c643b85615328c8d8269202f9c69cbebf059ee6a00cefa888ec43e3ad1b3/town-and-scales-museum-oschatz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Town and Scales Museum Oschatz ============================== - Museum/art collection Town and Scales Museum Oschatz Permanent exhibition on the town's history and rural life, the only museum of scales in central Germany, accessible watchtower with viewing platform. The Oschatz Town and Scales Museum is located in the historic buildings of the council and official fortresses, which are directly adjacent to the old town walls, some of which are still well preserved. In this lovingly restored complex, visitors can experience the town's history at first hand. The exhibition of scales, which is unique in Central Germany, consists of more than 100 exhibits that vividly illustrate the development of scale construction from its beginnings to the most modern electronic weighing equipment. Of course, visitors can also determine their own "weight" here. The Zwinger garden is a great place to linger. Climbing the accessible city watchtower from 1377 is a very special experience. Themes: - Exhibitions on the history of the town of Oschatz - Wagenmuseum - Exhibition on rural living and Oschatz crafts - Historical buildings of the council and official fortresses - Accessible, extended watchtower with a height of 25 m, battlements and kennel garden - Special exhibitions, events Note: Climbing the watchtower will not be possible in 2026 due to extensive renovation work. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Price info Price adult: €5.00 Price reduced: €3.00 Price family: €12.00 *Family: two adults and two own children up to the age of 16 Each additional child in the family ticket: € 1.00 Groups of 21 or more adults (per person): €4.00 Groups of 21 persons or more Reduced (p.p.): € 2.00 Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users, pupils, students, trainees, disabled persons with proof of disability Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take the RE50 to Oschatz. In Oschatz, change to the city bus (line A) to Altmarkt. It is about 200 m on foot to the destination. By car: Follow the A14 to S38 in Grimma, take exit 32-Mutzschen on the A14. Follow the S38, take Oschatzer Str. and Wermsdorfer Str. to Frongasse in Oschatz. Free parking is available in the city center (maximum parking time 2 hours) Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Railway/narrow-gauge railway - Tours 19.67 km - Hiking 9.16 km - Hiking 23.85 km - Cycling Contact Frongasse 1 04758 Oschatz