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 on the "Path to Kaolin" and a bicycle rental service complete the offer. The Döllnitzbahn starts its themed excursions with diesel and steam locomotives at Mügeln narrow-gauge railway station.
Which hiking and cycling routes are located at the geoportal?
- Hiking trail: Path to kaolin
- Cycle route: Obstland cycle route
- Cycle route: Mulde-Elbe cycle route / Döllnitztal cycle route
Good to know
Openings
Thursday and Friday and on the steam train weekends of the Döllnitzbahn: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 15:00
Long Thursday with guided tours after work until 7 p.m., on the 1st Thursday of the month (groups must register in advance).
Special opening hours during the winter, summer and fall vacations: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
Closing days: 03.04.2026, 25./26.06.2026 (open at Easter and Whitsun!), 17.08. - 09.09.2026 (due to vacation)
Saturday: 11:00 - 15:00
Long Thursday with guided tours after work until 7 p.m., on the 1st Thursday of the month (groups must register in advance).
Special opening hours during the winter, summer and fall vacations: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
Closing days: 03.04.2026, 25./26.06.2026 (open at Easter and Whitsun!), 17.08. - 09.09.2026 (due to vacation)
Price info
Adult: 4,50€
Child: 2,50€
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.
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: € 3.50Students: € 3.00
Child: 2,50€
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.
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: € 3.50Students: € 3.00
General information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
Anreise
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 depot.
Parken
Parking lot at the Mügeln train station geoportal
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
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 depot.
Parken
Parking lot at the Mügeln train station geoportal
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
From Leipzig main station, take the RE50 to the Oschatz stop. From Oschatz, Bahnhof (bus) take the 803 bus to Mügeln, Bahnhof (bus).
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
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