Saigerhütte Grünthal

Saigerhütte Grünthal is a historic smelting complex in the Grünthal district of Olbernhau and one of the Ore Mountains' most important industrial heritage sites. Founded in 1537 by master miner Hans Leonhardt, it used the Saiger process to separate silver from raw copper. The surviving ensemble of production, administration, residential and utility buildings shows how a self-contained pre-industrial smelting community worked behind its defensive wall. Since 2019 it has formed part of the UNESCO Ore Mountains/Krušnohoří Mining Region.

Tours

Visits focus on Museum Saigerhütte and the technical parts of the site, including the copper hammer, the open-air Lange Hütte area and the workers' house. Regular guided tours start at the museum / ticket desk in the Kupferwarenlager. Available visitor information lists tours at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30, with an additional 16:00 tour from May to October. Group and special tours should be arranged in advance.

Admission

Prices and times can change; check the current details on the Museum Saigerhütte page or with the town of Olbernhau before visiting.

Practical Information

The main season runs from May to October, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00. From November to April, opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-16:00. Mondays are usually closed, except on Saxon public holidays. Listed closure days include Good Friday, 24, 25 and 31 December, plus the maintenance closure from 11 to 31 January.

Directions and Contacts

The museum address is In der Hütte 10, 09526 Olbernhau. The map pin is placed at the museum area / ticket-desk building in the Kupferwarenlager: 50.64929, 13.36873. The town's official article is available at olbernhau.de. Contact: +49 37360 73367, saigerhuette@olbernhau.de.