Salzlandmuseum Schönebeck: Vom Reichtum des Salzlandkreises

## Short Description

Salt has been the source of the region's wealth since the Middle Ages. The Alte Rathaus in Bad Salzelmen houses a modern museum dedicated to the White Gold.

## Description

Medieval brine extraction, the once nearly two-kilometer-long graduation tower, and the development of the brine spa – visitors can explore these and many other topics related to over 800 years of salt production history at the Salzlandmuseum Schönebeck. Because White Gold is so important for Salzlandkreis, the museum was allowed to move into venerable walls. The exhibition, which also covers the region's prehistoric and early history, is located in the Alte Rathaus of the Bad Salzelmen district. Its representative south wing probably dates from the 14th century, while the north wing was built around 1536.

Another part of the exhibition is dedicated to Elbe river shipping. Visitors can also see paintings and graphics by the local-born sisters Katharina and Annemarie Heise as well as Werner Tübke. The Heise sisters were part of Berlin’s art scene during the Weimar Republic, and Tübke was one of the most important artists of the GDR and a co-founder of the Leipzig School.

## Parking Information

The best place to park is at the Solequellbad/Salzlandmuseum parking lot on Boeltzigstraße. From there, it’s about a 400-meter walk.

## Arrival Information

Take exit Schönebeck (Elbe) on the A14 highway and drive about four kilometers via B246a and K1295 to the center of Bad Salzelmen, where the Alte Rathaus is located.

## Public Transportation

From Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen station, it’s about 800 meters through the spa park and old town to the Salzlandmuseum in the Alte Rathaus.

## Fees

Adults: 4,00 Euro

Children and teens (7 - 17 years): 2,00 Euro

Discount (trainees, students, etc.): 3,00 Euro

Guided tour fee (from 10 to max. 25 people): 35,00 Euro