--- title: "Local history museum & plant garden Stadt Wehlen" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/museum-of-local-history-plant-garden-wehlen" description: "The local history museum is located in a former mountaineering shelter and is dedicated to the history of the town of Wehlen. It features exhibitions on shipping on the Elbe, sandstone mining and everyday culture and crafts.A model of a quarry and a glass beehive are among the special exhibits. The collection is complemented by information on the landscape and wildlife of the region.Adjacent is a plant garden that was created in the 1920s. Native plants, herbs, medicinal plants and alpine species grow there on several terraces above the town. The garden offers views of Wehlen and the Elbe valley.  Panels provide information about plants and historical contexts. The plant garden is home to around 600 plant species over an area of 5400 square meters. Saxon Switzerland Guest CardHolders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card receive a discount of €1 on the admission price." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3647186/99b3359feb9fe20938136e9aea8aca1adea4036485946932638b8b2dc4f44060/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Local history museum & plant garden Stadt Wehlen ==================================================== - Museum/art collection Haus mit Fachwerk und Schild "Heimatmuseum & Pflanzgarten" vor bewaldetem Felsabbruch. Museum and plant garden in Stadt Wehlen with insights into regional history, Elbe shipping, sandstone trade and a diverse collection of plants. The local history museum is located in a former mountaineering shelter and is dedicated to the history of the town of Wehlen. It features exhibitions on shipping on the Elbe, sandstone mining and everyday culture and crafts. A model of a quarry and a glass beehive are among the special exhibits. The collection is complemented by information on the landscape and wildlife of the region. Adjacent is a plant garden that was created in the 1920s. Native plants, herbs, medicinal plants and alpine species grow there on several terraces above the town. The garden offers views of Wehlen and the Elbe valley. Panels provide information about plants and historical contexts. The plant garden is home to around 600 plant species over an area of 5400 square meters. Holders of the Saxon Switzerland Guest Card receive a discount of **€1** on the admission price . Read more Good to know ------------ Price info Price adult: €2.00 Price child: €1.50 Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 11.78 km - Winter hikes 4.45 km - Winter hikes 11.55 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas event - Place of interest - Church - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 333.99 km - Gravel bike 4.45 km - Winter hikes 10.91 km - Hiking Contact Lohmener Straße 18 01829 Stadt Wehlen