Buddha-Museum Traben-Trarbach

The Buddha Museum in Traben-Trarbach houses over 2000 Buddhist statues, figures, and artifacts from Asia displayed across 4000 square meters of exhibition space. The collection fills the interior of a historic wine storage building.

The building was constructed in the early 1900s as a Julius Kayser wine cellar, designed by architect Bruno Möhring in Art Nouveau style. It underwent transformation into a Buddhist art museum in 2009.

The collection brings together Buddhist sculptures and artworks from several Asian countries, each reflecting distinct artistic styles and spiritual traditions. Visitors experience firsthand how Buddhist sculptural art developed differently across cultures and time periods.

The museum occupies an underground cellar space beneath the town, which can feel maze-like at first, though clear signage helps you navigate the passages. Guided tours are available on certain days and provide helpful context for understanding the large collection.

The museum occupies the world's only Art Nouveau wine cellar, creating an unusual fusion of German wine heritage and Buddhist art collections. A large rooftop garden above the underground galleries offers a contrasting experience to the cellar below.

Location: Traben-Trarbach

Architects: Bruno Möhring

Official opening: December 8, 2009

Website: http://buddha-museum.de/home

GPS coordinates: 49.94971,7.11050

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00