All railway museums to visit in Saxony

Make a historic journey through railway history at 7 museums in Saxony dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Saxony:

  1. Transport Museum Dresden1

    Transport Museum Dresden

     Dresden
    What moves you - Dresden Transport welcomes you to an exciting time travel. Impressive locomotives, elegant vintage cars, adventurous flying machines, magnificent ship models and many active stations invite you to discover, to experience and to embark.
  2. Saxon Railway Museum2

    Saxon Railway Museum

     Chemnitz
    The Saxon Railway Museum, located in Chemnitz, is a historical site that houses a collection of railway vehicles. The museum is situated on the grounds of the former railway depot Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf, adding to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the rich history of railway transportation and get a close look at the various types of railway vehicles that were once operational.
  3. Railway Museum3

    Railway Museum

     Dresden
    Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Dresden-Altstadt is a railway museum in Dresden. It is located at The Bahnbetriebswerk Dresden-Altstadt, a former railway depot in Dresden. of which only a few parts of the original facility exists. The actual stock of the Dresden-Altstadt Railway Museum includes various steam loc
  4. City and steam engine museum4

    City and steam engine museum

     Werdau
    The City and Steam Engine Museum Werdau offers a unique insight into the city's history and local industrial heritage. It houses one of the largest collections of Fraureuther porcelain in Germany, making it a significant destination for those interested in ceramics and industrial history. The museum's exhibits include various displays and models that provide a comprehensive overview of Werdau's past.
  5. Straßenbahnmuseum5

    Straßenbahnmuseum

     Chemnitz
    The Straßenbahnmuseum is a transport museum that focuses on the history of trams. Visitors can expect to see a variety of exhibits, including rail vehicles and tram-related equipment. The museum also houses theme-related items such as network maps, tickets, timetables, and other historical documents. Additionally, uniforms and models are part of the collection, providing a comprehensive overview of tram history.
  6. Adorf (Vogtl) station6

    Adorf (Vogtl) station

     Adorf/Vogtland
    The Bahnbetriebswerk Adorf, a railway depot, originated from the Adorf locomotive station. This was established after the construction of a six-stand heating house from 1877 to 1880. The depot is a testament to the town's rich railway history and offers a unique insight into the workings of a 19th-century railway facility.
  7. Maschinenhaus Löbau7

    Maschinenhaus Löbau

     Löbau
    The Maschinenhaus Löbau is a railway museum situated in the station of Löbau, Saxony. It is located on the site of the former railway depot, providing visitors with a unique insight into the history and development of the railway industry in the region. The museum is managed by the Ostsächsische Eisenbahnfreunde (OSEF), a group of East Saxon railway enthusiasts.