Discover Lichtenstein/Sa.

Two themes give Lichtenstein/Sa. distinct character: Miniwelt, with its international model buildings, and the public artwork “Untitled (ESDA)” near the railway station. A miniature landscape and a single work from the PURPLE PATH thus offer different local perspectives alongside one another.

Miniwelt: models at a scale of 1:25

Miniwelt is a five-hectare landscape park featuring more than 100 detailed models at a scale of 1:25. The landmarks depicted include the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Brandenburg Gate and the Statue of Liberty.

The scale can be understood in concrete terms: one centimetre on the model corresponds to 25 centimetres on the original. Since all the models are built to a scale of 1:25, you can view their representations on the same proportional basis. The buildings themselves vary in size; the scale describes how much each model has been reduced in relation to its original.

Miniwelt also features moving trains and ships, as well as an Airbus A310. There is also a large playground for children. Alongside the detailed models, visitors will find moving elements and another specific attraction.

Miniwelt is considered accessible and offers free parking throughout the day. Check the latest information on accessibility and parking before you travel.

Public art on the PURPLE PATH

“Untitled (ESDA)” by Iskender Yediler is a public artwork near Lichtenstein/Sa. railway station and is part of the PURPLE PATH, an art and sculpture trail. In contrast to Miniwelt’s many models, the focus here is on a single, specifically named work. Its title, artist and location provide a specific point of reference if you would like to include public art in your travel plans.

District of Zwickau: nature and trails

The district of Zwickau lies between the valley of the Zwickauer Mulde and the foothills of the Ore Mountains. The “Mulden- und Chemnitztal” landscape conservation area primarily covers the course of the Zwickauer Mulde between Zwickau and Wolkenburg and covers around 4,348 hectares. The district has a well-developed network of marked hiking trails with rest areas and places to stop for refreshments; around 700 kilometres can be explored on foot.

One specific cycling and hiking route in the district is the Muldendamm in the city of Zwickau. Its section forms part of the 268-kilometre long-distance Mulderadwanderweg; the Muldendamm is ideal for walking, cycling, jogging, hiking and relaxing. The 268 kilometres refer to the entire long-distance cycling route, not just the section within the city.

The Saxon Way of St. James runs through the district from the A72 near Hartenstein to the Vogtland border at Hirschfeld. These named endpoints offer clear orientation for this section of the pilgrimage route, alongside the marked hiking trail network and the Muldendamm as separate route options.

Museums in the district of Zwickau

Two museums in the district of Zwickau focus on different subjects. The German Agricultural Museum at Blankenhain Castle is a museum complex unique in Germany, with 80 buildings and 100 themed exhibitions across 13 hectares. The August Horch Museum is located at the historic birthplace of Audi and presents more than 120 years of Zwickau automotive history across 6,500 square metres. It offers English-language tours, including guided tours led in person, as well as an audio guide. Check tour dates in advance.

Discover more destinations: Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Neukirchen/Pleiße, Crinitzberg, Oberwiera, Glauchau, Gersdorf, Crimmitschau, Callenberg

View the regional travel overview: Zwickauer Land.