Schmannewitz Farmers' Museum
In the idyllic heathland village of Schmannewitz, the Farm Museum invites visitors on a journey back in time to the era of small-scale farming. Housed in a traditional three-sided farmstead, some 3.000 exhibits vividly illustrate the working and living conditions of rural trades, crafts, and beekeeping. Lovingly furnished rooms, a kitchen with a historic wood-fired oven, bedrooms, and a washhouse bring the daily life of past generations to life. A 19th-century laundry cart and an old wood-fired oven are particularly worth seeing.
Large agricultural implements such as ladder wagons, field carts, and threshing machines are on display in the former barn. The former farmhouse houses rotating special exhibitions, including those on local history or Grandma's school days, and a historical classroom. A working demonstration forge completes the museum experience.
On selected dates, special events such as the spring festival and the harvest festival take place. Historical work techniques like bread baking, blacksmithing, threshing, spinning, or butter churning are demonstrated, bringing rural history to life in an impressive way.
Large agricultural implements such as ladder wagons, field carts, and threshing machines are on display in the former barn. The former farmhouse houses rotating special exhibitions, including those on local history or Grandma's school days, and a historical classroom. A working demonstration forge completes the museum experience.
On selected dates, special events such as the spring festival and the harvest festival take place. Historical work techniques like bread baking, blacksmithing, threshing, spinning, or butter churning are demonstrated, bringing rural history to life in an impressive way.
Good to know
Opening hours
Open from Easter to the first Advent.
Visits for groups of 10 or more are also possible outside opening hours.
Visits for groups of 10 or more are also possible outside opening hours.
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: From Leipzig Central Station, take the RE50 to Oschatz. From Oschatz station, take bus line 781 to the Schmannewitz, Torgauer Straße stop. Alternatively, from Leipzig Central Station, take the RE10 to Torgau. From Torgau station, take bus line 781 to the Schmannewitz, Torgauer Straße stop. From there, it's about a 4-minute walk.
By car: Take the B6 to Goethestraße in Wurzen. Continue via Torgauer Straße, S23 and S24 to your destination. Alternatively, take the A14 to the Mutzschen exit and continue via the S38 and S24.
By car: Take the B6 to Goethestraße in Wurzen. Continue via Torgauer Straße, S23 and S24 to your destination. Alternatively, take the A14 to the Mutzschen exit and continue via the S38 and S24.
Organization
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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