Dachshund Museum, Museum dedicated to dachshunds in Regensburg, Germany.
The Dachshund Museum occupies a listed building in Regensburg's old town, its pale pink facade marked by gold lettering and two blue paw prints above an arched entrance. Inside, about 5,000 exhibits collected over more than 20 years fill the rooms, covering the dachshund as hunting dog, family pet, toy, Olympic mascot Waldi and Christmas decoration.
The museum grew from the passion of two collectors who gathered dachshund-related items over many years. It first opened at another location and was later relocated to Regensburg's old town, where it operates today.
The collection shows how dachshunds are woven into German daily life and cultural expression across many periods. Visitors find this connection reflected throughout: from old postcards to modern objects, revealing how deeply this breed has mattered to people here.
The museum sits in the old town center and is easily reached on foot, near other historical landmarks in the area. Visitors should allow enough time to move through the many display cases and rooms at a relaxed pace.
On 22 September 2024, the museum organised a dachshund parade from the Dultplatz to the Domplatz in Regensburg. With 1,175 participating dachshunds, it set a new world record. A repeat planned for 3 October 2026 was cancelled by the organisers for health reasons.
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