--- title: "Medical history collections" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/medical-history-collections" description: "The exhibition is located in the Bad Gottleuba Health Park - one of the largest Art Nouveau ensembles in Germany. On display is the development of Saxony's first workers' sanatorium since its foundation in 1913.Equipment, instruments and furniture from everyday hospital life can be seen on around 700 square meters over three floors. Many originate directly from the Gottleuba facility and were used for decades.Some exhibits seem strange from today's perspective - as if from another time. Others fascinate visitors with their technology or craftsmanship.The exhibition is complemented by audio stations on the history of the sanatorium and the early water treatments. Special exhibitions and guided tours offer additional insights.Saxon Switzerland Guest CardHolders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card receive a discount of EUR 1 on their admission price." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1335256/0ac33291b72cafd6e24370fbdbee1b34384f75cf8e7c331b73b1c0d7ce6ff61c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Medical history collections =========================== - Museum/art collection - An older woman in a blue uniform and cap operates an interactive screen and holds a microphone; a skull lies on a shelf next to it. Insights into over 100 years of hospital history - the collections show medical equipment and applications in an authentic Art Nouveau setting. The exhibition is located in the Bad Gottleuba Health Park - one of the largest Art Nouveau ensembles in Germany. On display is the development of Saxony's first workers' sanatorium since its foundation in 1913. Equipment, instruments and furniture from everyday hospital life can be seen on around 700 square meters over three floors. Many originate directly from the Gottleuba facility and were used for decades. Some exhibits seem strange from today's perspective - as if from another time. Others fascinate visitors with their technology or craftsmanship. The exhibition is complemented by audio stations on the history of the sanatorium and the early water treatments. Special exhibitions and guided tours offer additional insights. Holders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card receive a discount of EUR 1 on their admission price. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Tuesday and Saturday 13:00 -17:00 Sunday 10:00 -17:00 Dayoff: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info Price adult: €6.00 Price child: €2.00 Information on reduced prices: Guest card holder 5,00 EuroPupils up to 16 years 2,00 Euro Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Information provided by the facility:** - Access via ramp. - The exhibition is barrier-free. - A wheelchair-accessible WC is located in the clinic next door. Door: 93 cm, 150x90 cm in front of and 95 cm next to the WC. Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Read more Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport: Bus lines: 216, 219, 207 a Bus stop: Bad Gottleuba - Gesundheitspark Footpath: approx. 4 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 - Show mine Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Art and culture - Guided tour/sightseeing - Art and culture - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Show mine - Museum/art collection - Tours 9.34 km - Hiking 31.86 km - Mountain bike 4.29 km - Winter hikes Contact Königstraße 39 01816 Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel - OT Bad Gottleuba