Brikettfabrik Herrmannschacht

Industrial museum Zeitz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What to expect

The Brikettfabrik Herrmannschacht is a historic briquette factory and museum showcasing the production of briquettes from brown coal. The factory, built in 1889, features a unique collection of historic machines and equipment, including briquette presses and dryers. Visitors can explore the factory and learn about the process of briquette production, from the extraction of brown coal to the final product. The museum also includes an exhibition of historic ovens and a collection of locomotives. The Brikettfabrik Herrmannschacht is a significant industrial heritage site and a popular destination for families and industrial history enthusiasts

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Residenzstadt Zeitz: There's light under the bushel, Cinderella!

Residenzstadt Zeitz: There's light under the bushel, Cinderella!
This family's experience:

Activities: We participated in a guided Taschenlampenführung (flashlight tour). "The Lichtkegel (light cones) lead our gaze specifically to certain aspects of industrial history." The kids used their flashlights to find hidden treasure chests with riddles and treasure tasks. We got a good overview of how things were produced here

Highlights: The Taschenlampenführung (flashlight tour) was made super fun for the kids. "The Jungs have just a lot of fun." Martin was interested in the technology and the museum's educational concept delighted me. The Jungs had fun looking for treasure chests ✨