Vogtländisches Freilichtmuseum Landwüst

The Vogtländisches Freilichtmuseum Landwüst is an open-air museum in Markneukirchen featuring around 40 historical buildings from rural and craft traditions. The structures display farmhouses, workshops, barns, and stables distributed across expansive grounds.

The museum was established to preserve rural architecture and life patterns in the Vogtland region across several centuries. The buildings record how farming and crafts evolved in this area.

The workshops display traditional techniques that have shaped daily life in the region for generations, particularly musical instrument making. Visitors can observe how these skills influenced the local economy and community.

The grounds are walkable with enough space to move between historical buildings at a comfortable pace. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, especially in wet weather, since paths cross natural terrain.

The museum maintains old grain varieties and raises rare farm animal breeds like sheep, goats, and pigs that have become uncommon on modern farms. These living animals allow visitors to experience the reality of rural life firsthand.