Since 2019, there has been a new geoportal of the "Porphyry Stone Kingdom in Saxony" geopark at Mügeln Kleinbahnhof.

The multimedia experience exhibition for adults and children to hear, see, marvel and play is all about kaolin, the most important raw material for porcelain production. VR goggles make kaolin mining comprehensible and a micro-telescope allows visitors to get to the bottom of the chemical element kaolinite.

The guided tours through the "Kaolin Experience" reveal everything about the geological formation of white clay, kaolin extraction in underground and open-cast mining, the history of Europe's largest narrow-gauge railroad network around Mügeln station and other industrial uses of the raw material.

Guided hikes along the "Path to Kaolin" and bicycle hire complete the offer. The Döllnitzbahn starts its themed excursions with diesel and steam locomotives at the Mügeln narrow-gauge railway station.

Which hiking and cycling routes are located at the geoportal?

Hiking trail: Weg zum Kaolin
Radroute: Obstland-Radroute
Radroute: Rundkurs Mulde-Elbe-Radroute / Döllnitztal-Radroute

Openings

The Döllnitzbahn is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on steam train weekends.

Long Thursday with guided tours after work until 7 pm, on the 1st Thursday of each month (groups must register in advance).

Special opening hours during the winter, summer and fall vacations: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00.

Price info

Price adult: €4.50

Price child: €2.50

Gruppe (ab 10 Pers.) Erwachsene: €3.50

Gruppe (ab 10 Pers.) Kinder und Jugendliche: €2.00

Children up to the age of 10 are admitted free of charge.

The children's price applies to children and young people aged between 11 and 17.

Information on reduced prices: The following reduced admission prices apply on presentation of a social pass, a severely disabled pass from GdB 50 or a student ID card: Children and young people (11-17 years): €2.00 Adults: € 3.50 Students: € 3.00

General information

Parking Available

Eligibility

Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests

Foreign Language

German, English

Directions & Parking facilities

By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take the RE50 to the Oschatz stop. From Oschatz, Bahnhof (bus) take the 803 bus to Mügeln, Bahnhof (bus).

By car: Take the A14 to the Leisnig exit. Continue on the S31 to Bahnhofsstraße in Mügeln. There is a parking lot with two motorhome parking spaces and one bus parking space at the freight station.

Organization