August Horch Museum Zwickau — Attraction in Zwickau

This is a very impressive Museum, which I visited last weekend. It is a Must-See if you are in this part of Germany, and shows all the exhibits you would hope. It is located in part of the original factory with some excellent contemporary additions. It is a master class in designing a transport museum. Where original cars do not exist, they have built precise replicas, an outstanding if expensive solution. There is an extremely good audio visual presentation of Auto-Union's racing programme in the 1930's which focusses on the cars and the great drivers, Stuck, Nuvolari and Rosemeyer. The post war history focusses on the Trabant which was produced here, and shows the amazing innovative body production system. I had hoped to see something of the post-war DKW's but of course they were produced in the west. The Cafe is first class and the service fast and cheerful. Have no fear, you will not starve here! The shop seems heavily Trabant-oriented but I know there is a...

This museum is a must-have of all automobil enthusiasts! It's showing you the great history of beginning of manufacturing of cars. This place is the real beginning of one of the most beautiful cars: the Audi cars! It's the history of the great inventors and engineers of Horch dynasty. The history shows you what's possible in the past with good skilled workers and really great inventions to growing up a world industry within decades. Also it gives you an idea about good marketing and design. The museum also shows you the actual history of former Sachsenring and Volkswagen company how they transform the industrial area from the past into the future just within some years. Other interesting section is the outstanding race winning performance of former Horch and Audi cars in the 30ies of the last century. To see and study all that history and fine exhibition samples you need minimum 3hours of the time. It's nice to visit with older kids. All together: it's...

This captivating exhibition is an absolute treat for any car enthusiast. It skillfully delves into the rich history and formation of the Audi group, a conglomerate that came to be through the merger of four distinct brands, including the renowned Horch, which predominantly operated out of Zwickau. The showcase brilliantly illustrates the evolution of automobile features, with a particular focus on the advancements made in East Germany. Furthermore, it sheds light on the remarkable resilience of these manufacturing companies during the challenging times of the DDR era. One of the exhibition's highlights is undoubtedly the exhilarating display of Audi's high-speed racing cars, which have shattered numerous records and left a lasting impact on the automotive world. The only drawbag is that it is a bit far from the city center if you are only relying on public...