Zylinderhaus, Automobile museum in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
The Zylinderhaus is an automobile museum in Bernkastel-Kues with around 100 vehicles spread across three levels, including motorcycles and commercial vehicles from different periods of German automotive history. The collection spans from early cars to postwar models and features smaller vehicles and specialty automobiles.
The museum opened its doors in October 2017 and focuses on automobile development in the German-speaking region from the early 20th century through about 1970. The collection documents how German industry created different vehicle types to meet various needs.
The exhibition spaces recreate German village streets with old pharmacies and shops displayed alongside the vehicles. These settings help visitors understand how automobiles changed daily life for people in smaller communities.
Plan your visit during the museum's regular opening hours, which vary between weekdays and weekends. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring all three levels involves stairs and walking through exhibition spaces.
The collection includes the first plastic sports car in German automotive history along with tiny vehicles like the Goggomobil and BMW Isetta. These microcars reveal a forgotten era when cars became more affordable for ordinary people.
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