Experience the fascinating world of Elbe Sandstone in a concise, captivating presentation! Our special event, “Stone, Lasting Impressions,” is all about the seamless interplay between millions of years of natural history and masterful craftsmanship. See firsthand how the delicate marvels of our park are created from boulders weighing hundreds of zentner.
Here’s what you can expect in this compact combined program:
- The history of the park & miniaturization: We’ll take you back to the very beginning. Discover the visions and conceptual approaches that inspired the Little Saxon Switzerland was created and how the monumental rock formations could be scaled down to a true-to-scale model.
- The Significance of Sandstone: Why does this particular material shape our entire region? We shed light on the enormous historical importance of Saxon sandstone for magnificent sacred buildings (churches) and secular everyday architecture.
- Live Demonstration on the Material: The absolute highlight! Our master stonemason, Jan Lorenz, takes you behind the scenes. Right in the demonstration workshop, he’ll demonstrate traditional stone-carving techniques using chisels and mallets, explain the geological characteristics of the stone, and show how the sandstone miniatures take shape step by step.
Experience the craft, feel the material, and gain an understanding of the local history of Saxon Switzerland all in a single, unforgettable day!
Price info
- Included at no extra charge with admission to the "Little Saxon Switzerland" miniature park.
