Blankenhain Castle

Crimmitschau, Germany

Blankenhain Castle is a large castle in Blankenhain near Crimmitschau. The castle dates back to the 12th century. It is first documented in 1423 as Wasserburg. Half of it burned down in 1661 and was rebuilt in 1699 (some sources say 1700). In 1765 the castle acquired its current Baroque appearance with mansard roof and domed towers. After World War II, the Soviet regime ordered the castle destroyed, but it was saved by the intervention of courageous locals. Since 1981, the castle and the surrounding land have been developed as an open-air museum of agriculture and rural life in central Germany between 1890 and 1990. The museum covers 11 hectares, including 60 buildings.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Tony Wunderlich (16 months ago)
We visited the tractor meeting museum. Admission is €7 for adults and our 4 year old was able to get in for free. There are enough parking spaces a few meters away, even when it's busy, like on this day. The museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history of agriculture and life in the countryside. There are a variety of options and there is something for everyone. For example, you can look at the old tractors and agricultural vehicles, examine a beer museum, an old school, old farmhouses and of course the castle itself with many interesting exhibitions. We found the insight into the GDR with different rooms, such as the doctor's office, living rooms, consumption, etc., particularly interesting. Many of the exhibitions are barrier-free and you can get through with a wheelchair or pram. It was a great day for everyone. The 4 year old wasn't bored either and at the end of the day you could still linger on the adjoining playground.
Enrico Kennste (17 months ago)
A very nice museum! Informative and versatile. Even the castle is superbly furnished. Those who are hungry will also be catered for there. Also suitable for a small purse.
Tristan (17 months ago)
Just a staggering amount to see here, every corner has an exhibit tucked into it!
Martin M. Fuhrmann-Hartmann (17 months ago)
There were 4 of us (2 adults, 2 children) on site, you should plan a lot of time, it takes 2-3 hours to look at the entire area and the surroundings, but it's definitely worth it. Free parking spaces were sufficiently available, but this requires maintenance (footpaths covered with greenery). The cellars were very interesting, several original barrels could be seen and also machines and equipment. On the site is the Old Mill, also very interesting. We looked at everything for 3.5 hours, with breaks.
Marcel Seifert (2 years ago)
Das ist so ein Ort dem ich gerne mehr als 5 Sterne geben würde. Eine unglaublich schöne, große und vor allem informative Anlage. Es gibt so vieles zu bestaunen das man wirklich viel Zeit braucht um alles gesehen zu haben. Wir waren über 3 Stunden hier und haben etwas über die Hälfte der Ausstellung und Gebäude gesehen. Ein zweiter Besuch ist schon geplant. Alles ist hier sehr sauber und gepflegt. Man merkt das hier viel liebevolle Arbeit drinsteckt.
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