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Saxon Firefighting Museum in Zeithain

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Saxon Firefighting Museum in Zeithain
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One of Germany's largest firefighting museums, featuring historic vehicles, technology, and fascinating insights into 180 years of firefighting history.

The Saxon Firefighting Museum in Zeithain is one of the largest of its kind in Germany and offers a comprehensive look at the development of firefighting technology and fire suppression. Vehicles, equipment, and gear spanning over 100 years are on display across approximately 3,000 m² of exhibition space and in the spacious outdoor area. Among the exhibits are historic hand-operated pumps, motorized fire trucks, uniforms, models, and dioramas. A special highlight is the extensive collection of Saxon fire department medals and decorations, as well as rare exhibits such as a fire train from the Deutsche Reichsbahn or a firefighting aircraft. The exhibition is organized into different eras and vividly illustrates the development from simple firefighting using muscle power to modern technology. Guided tours led by knowledgeable association members bring the visit to life.

Opening times

April through November:

Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (by appointment only!)

December 1 through March 31: closed

Price:

Adults: 5.00 euros
Children 12 and under: 2.50 euros
Guided tours: 20.00 euros

(Information subject to change)

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Dresden Elbland Redaktion

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Public transport

By train:

RB 50 to Riesa or Zeithain station

By bus:

439 from Riesa or Gröditz

440, 441 from Riesa

442 from Nünchritz

Then take a bus or continue a short distance by taxi or bicycle.

Transportation information: https://www.sachsenauskunft.de/

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Saxon Firefighting Museum in Zeithain

Directions

By car (from Dresden): Take the A4 toward Görlitz/Leipzig; at the Dresden-Nord interchange, merge onto the A13 toward Berlin and take the Riesa/Großenhain exit. Then follow the B98/B169 toward Zeithain.

By car (Meissen/Riesa region): From Meissen or Riesa, take the B169 toward Zeithain. Once in town, follow the signs.

Parking

Parking is available right next to the museum or in the immediate vicinity.

Coordinates

51.349419, 13.336413

DMS

51°20'57.9"N 13°20'11.1"E

UTM

33U 384149 5689996

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