Discover Buchenhain

Buchenhain is a destination for travellers who want to combine hands-on insights, architectural heritage and active discovery. A natural cosmetics manufactory, a varied countryside and art cycling route, and the treasure hunt at Laacky's Gold Mine offer different ideas for your days on holiday. This allows you to incorporate cultural interests, exercise and shared experiences into your plans.

Craftsmanship and architectural heritage in Buchenhain

Anke Thoma's natural cosmetics manufactory welcomes visitors at Buchenhain 34 from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, and on Saturdays from 11:00 to 16:00. This provides a specific time frame for planning your day. The manufactory produces handmade soaps, shampoos, face creams and deodorant cream. Plant-based natural soaps are also made by hand using the cold process. A demonstration workshop was intended for visits and workshops involving the joint production of soap.

Another cultural and historical highlight is the estate workers' house with outbuilding at Buchenhain 23. It is listed as a historic monument under number 09131216. Anyone interested in the history of rural buildings will find a special point of reference here. The chapel in Mellenau was built in 1906, consecrated in 1907 and extensively renovated from 1990 to 1994. The municipality-owned chapel is used for romantic weddings; concerts are also held there occasionally.

Cycling to art and manufactories

The countryside and art route is 18.5 or 30 kilometres long and follows lightly trafficked roads to studios, galleries, manufactories, cafés and other sights. The two route lengths can be taken into account when planning your day, without requiring you to commit to a single pace. Those who prefer a shorter circuit can choose 18.5 kilometres; a longer outing of 30 kilometres is also available. The destinations mentioned give the tour a clear cultural and artisanal focus.

Discoveries for children and adults to share

Laacky's Gold Mine in the Buchenhain district gives children and adults the opportunity to search for hidden “treasures” like treasure hunters. This experience provides a playful contrast to the historic monument, chapel and manufactory. Families can therefore incorporate different interests into their trip: a visit or cultural discovery, a cycling tour and a search for small treasures. The right combination depends on the age, curiosity and energy levels of those travelling together.

The right accommodation for your plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Buchenhain, it is worth first deciding on the focus you want for your holiday. Landhaus Arnimshain will pick up its guests from the railway station on request. If you plan to visit the natural cosmetics manufactory, you should include the stated opening hours in your daily schedule. If the countryside and art route is the main focus, the two route lengths can help you choose the days for your excursions. Those mainly interested in architectural heritage and special places can incorporate the information about Buchenhain and Mellenau separately into their plans. Above all, your accommodation should suit the rhythm you envision for your trip: varied excursions, cultural discoveries or shared experiences with children and adults.

For further orientation, you can also discover Thomsdorf, Warthe, Haßleben and Jakobshagen.

For the overarching travel overview: Boitzenburger Land.