Burg Scharfenstein: Burgmuseum + Sonderausstellung

At a glance

Augustusburg
Museo

You are looking for a place where chivalric history is within reach and adventures for young and old await around every corner? Then the family castle Scharfenstein in the enchanted Erzgebirge is your next destination! With a ticket to the castle museum at the family castle Scharfenstein, you can marvel at four unique exhibitions: The classic castle museum leads into the legendary world of Karl Stüplner. As a poacher, smuggler, and survival artist, he was always a nose ahead of the nobility. Back then as today, he is considered a folk hero of the region. That's why he's also known as the Robin Hood of the Erzgebirge. Walk in his footsteps and discover nearly 800 years of castle history in the impressive rooms. Don’t forget to also take a look up at the beautifully decorated ceilings. In the Christmas and Toy Museum, you will experience the touching history and tradition of Erzgebirge miners and their families. On a real pyramid, you will spin into their world and learn how they became "Männermacher" (male doll makers). Immerse yourself in the sparkling collection of Erzgebirge folk art and loving play ideas! Dollhouses, toy villages, and small wooden animals bring long-past memories back to life. With the unique ring animals, you will trace a craft that is only still practiced in the Erzgebirge. In the third section of the museum, you will dive into the fascinating world of historical mining that shaped the Erzgebirge for centuries. The new experience area of the family castle Scharfenstein takes you deep into a world full of mazes, discoveries, and wonder. But don't worry, you won't need a helmet and won't get dirty. In hidden boxes, you will discover real treasures from times gone by and marvel at tools, clothing, pit lamps, and the workplace of brave miners. Minerals shimmer in colorful hues. Hop into the mining cart and compete interactively with your friends or family in the mine. Who will collect the most precious stones? Finally, you shouldn't miss the current interactive exhibition Romans & Germans. Be fearless and explore their houses, try on their clothes, and dive into a real Roman ball pit! Fun is guaranteed. Become a mosaic artist, cook a delicious meal in the tavern, and try your hand at building an aqueduct. In our interactive exhibition, you can playfully experience the living environment of the time and continuously slip into different roles. Do you want to know what distinguishes Romans from Germans? Then dare to come by!