--- title: "Blue cottage Maxen" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/blue-haeusel-maxen" description: "The Blue House was built in 1848 as an oriental-style garden pavilion. The Javanese painter Raden Saleh was involved in its design. The small building is considered a special architectural feature in the region.The pavilion is privately owned and is not a regularly accessible museum. Visits are only possible on special occasions such as Open Monument Day or by prior arrangement. Guided tours and cultural programs are occasionally offered.The cottage is located on a slope between Maxen and Mühlbach and can only be reached on foot. Paths lead either from Mühlbach via a path uphill or from Maxen via the Winzerweg and the Kirschbaumallee." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1396087/db474fcac2927165e210b388096061a9768e46932fff154e88dd9e57f4b57b4f/blue-house-maxen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Blue cottage Maxen ================== - Historical site Blue House Maxen Historic Javanese-style pavilion above the Müglitz Valley near Maxen, only accessible during events or on request. The Blue House was built in 1848 as an oriental-style garden pavilion. The Javanese painter Raden Saleh was involved in its design. The small building is considered a special architectural feature in the region. The pavilion is privately owned and is not a regularly accessible museum. Visits are only possible on special occasions such as Open Monument Day or by prior arrangement. Guided tours and cultural programs are occasionally offered. The cottage is located on a slope between Maxen and Mühlbach and can only be reached on foot. Paths lead either from Mühlbach via a path uphill or from Maxen via the Winzerweg and the Kirschbaumallee. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Blaue Häusel is a historic building and not a museum. Therefore, there are no regular opening hours. If you are interested in a visit / guided tour, please contact: https://pavillon-maxen.com/contact/ Read more Price info No information available Read more Directions & Parking facilities The village of Maxen is located 18 km south of Dresden on the ridge between the Lockwitz and Müglitz valleys. The pavilion is located on the edge of the slope between Maxen and Mühlbach. It can only be reached on foot - from Mühlbach (station of the Müglitz Valley Railway) via the wooden pedestrian bridge up the steps, keep left towards Maxen or directly from Maxen via the Winzerweg. Read more Contact person Marid HelbigAm Steinhügel 3 OT Maxen 01809 Müglitztal Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Worth seeing - Worth seeing - Museum/art collection Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical site - Historical site - Historical site Contact Winzerweg 01809 Müglitztal - OT Maxen