--- title: "Historic lime kiln Müglitztal" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/historical-lime-kiln" description: "The historic lime kiln was built in 1856 as a so-called Rumford kiln. After renovation, it can now be visited as a technical monument. Inside, a small exhibition provides information about the history of the lime kiln and the importance of Maxen marble, which was quarried for centuries and used far beyond the region.A viewing platform offers views of the surrounding Müglitz valley all the way to the Dresden television tower." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1451665/76c708b421ee3bf3f8fe5ec82c63191a16c6b2a43144e9729b6f449019f7fa30/historic-lime-kiln-1856.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Historic lime kiln Müglitztal ============================= - Historical site Historic lime kiln 1856 Restored Rumford kiln from 1856 with a small exhibition on the Maxen lime and marble tradition. The historic lime kiln was built in 1856 as a so-called Rumford kiln. After renovation, it can now be visited as a technical monument. Inside, a small exhibition provides information about the history of the lime kiln and the importance of Maxen marble, which was quarried for centuries and used far beyond the region. A viewing platform offers views of the surrounding Müglitz valley all the way to the Dresden television tower. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings May to September every 2nd Sunday of the month 14:00 - 17:00 as well as 1.5 hours before and after the events on the Maxen natural stage Special guided tours can be arranged. Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info No general price information available Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus routes: 204 Bus stop: Maxen an der Naturbühne Footpath: approx. 4 minutes Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more Contact person Heimatverein Maxen e.V.**Heimatverein Maxen e.V.** Maxener Str. 71 01809 Müglitztal Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/art collection - Worth seeing - Palace Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical site - Historical site - Historical site Contact **Heimatverein Maxen** +49 35206-31056 01809 Müglitztal