Geoportal Mügeln Station with Kaolin Adventure World

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Since 2019 there has been a new geoportal of the geopark "Porphyry Stone Empire in Saxony" at the Mügeln small train station.
The multimedia experience exhibition for adults and children to listen, see, marvel at and play is all about kaolin, the most important raw material for porcelain production. With VR glasses, the kaolin mining process can be understood and a micro telescope can be used to get to the bottom of the chemical element kaolinite.

The tours through the "Kaolin Adventure World" provide information about the geological formation of white clay, about kaolin mining in underground and open-cast mining, about the history of Europe's largest narrow-gauge network around Mügeln station and about other industrial uses of the raw material.

Guided hikes on the "Path to Kaolin" as well as a Bike Rental complement the offer. The Döllnitzbahn starts its themed trips with diesel and steam locomotives at the Mügeln narrow-gauge station.

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Opening hours

On steam train weekends of the Döllnitzbahn, the railway is open from 10:00 to 17:00.

Long Thursday with after-work tours until 19 pm, on the 1st Thursday of each month (groups must register in advance).

Special opening hours during the winter, summer and autumn holidays: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 17:00.

Price information

Price adult: 4,50 €

Price child: 2,50 €

Group (10 or more people) Adults: €3,50

Group (10 or more people) Children and teenagers: €2,00

Children up to 10 years old receive free admission.

The children's price applies to children and young people between 11 and 17 years old.
Information on reduced prices: Upon presentation of a social pass, a severely disabled person's ID card (GdB 50 or higher), or a student ID card, the following reduced admission prices apply: Children and young people (11-17 years): €2,00; Adults: €3,50; Students: €3,00

General Information

  • Parking lots available

fitness

  • Bad weather offer

  • for any weather

  • for groups

  • for school classes

  • for individual guests

  • suitable for seniors

Foreign languages

German, English

Arrival & Parking

By public transport: From Leipzig Central Station take the RE50 to Oschatz stop. From Oschatz station (bus) take bus line 803 to Mügeln station (bus) stop.

By car: Take the A14 to the Leisnig exit. Continue on the S31 to Bahnhofstraße in Mügeln. A car park with two campervan pitches and one bus parking space is available at the freight yard.

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