--- title: "Hohwald gold and mineral experience site" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/gold-minerals-experience-hohwald" description: "The exhibition shows the history of gold prospecting in Upper Lusatia on around 150 m². It is complemented by a variety of impressive minerals.The oldest documented gold mines in Saxony were located here.Visitors can pan for gold themselves or take part in guided tours to learn about the geological and natural history aspects of the Hohwald. The offer is aimed at families, school classes and groups." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3563530/e8e41d07bf8b9d22560bd1382fc6873249a1c60ad03fe249e414a4a64e39ef4a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Hohwald gold and mineral experience site ======================================== - Museum/art collection Gelbes Haus mit Torbogen, Bilder an der Wand und gepflastertem Weg. Yellow building with painted facade, showing a person and rocks, surrounded by snow-covered bushes and stones, wintry atmosphere. Various types of stone and crystals are displayed in a stone wall, including a large, purple amethyst with lighting. Bergbauwagen Steinen und weißen Kreuzen als Zeichen vor einem Haus und Büschen. The adventure world in Hohwald near Sebnitz shows the history of gold and mineral extraction. The exhibition shows the history of gold prospecting in Upper Lusatia on around 150 m². It is complemented by a variety of impressive minerals. The oldest documented gold mines in Saxony were located here. Visitors can pan for gold themselves or take part in guided tours to learn about the geological and natural history aspects of the Hohwald. The offer is aimed at families, school classes and groups. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Friday to Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info Price adult: €8.00 Price child: €4.00 Price family: €20.00 Admission prices: Adults 8,00 € from 10 persons 7,00 € Children up to 4 years free Children 5-16 years 4,00 € Family ticket 20,00 € (2 adults + 3 children) each additional child - 16 years 3,00 € Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus routes: 234, 237, 264, Bus stop: Erbgericht, Berthelsdorf Footpath: approx. 2 minutes Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Indoor swimming pool/water park Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Show workshop/manufactory Contact Bischofswerdaer Straße 113 01844 Neustadt in Sachsen