Knappenrode energy museum

The Knappenrode energy museum is a former industrial facility in Hoyerswerda that preserves machinery and equipment used in coal processing and energy production. The site contains exhibitions explaining the technical processes that took place here and displays original equipment from its working years.

The facility began as a briquette factory in the early 1910s and supplied the region with compressed fuel for over seven decades. After coal production ended in the late 20th century, it was transformed into a museum to preserve its industrial legacy.

The site is named after the former pit and serves as a place where visitors learn about coal mining heritage through accounts of former workers who share their personal connections to the industry. Their stories reveal how deeply this work shaped the identity and daily rhythms of the local community.

The museum is open several days a week and allows visitors to explore the factory buildings and participate in guided tours. The site has amenities such as a bistro and is accessible for visitors with different mobility needs.

On certain days of the year, visitors can ride a narrow-gauge railway that once hauled coal from the mine. This train journey uses original tracks and offers direct insight into the transport methods that kept the industry running.

Location: Hoyerswerda

Official opening: June 18, 1994

Operator: Energiefabrik Knappenrode

Part of: Saxon Museum of Industry, European Route of Industrial Heritage

Address: Werminghoffstraße 20, 02977 Hoyerswerda OT Knappenrode

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00

Phone: +493571607030

Email: knappenrode@saechsisches-industriemuseum.com

Website: https://web.saechsisches-industriemuseum.com/knappenrode.html

GPS coordinates: 51.39674,14.32795

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07