In the Karasek Museum, one can dive into the era of robbers, smugglers, and poachers. Additionally, visitors will learn many interesting things about the former Bohemian enclave of Niederleutersdorf and the hard times of the linen weavers of that time.
Highlights:
Bandit captain Karasek and his eventful lifeBohemian enclave of Niederleutersdorf (1635 – 1849)Originally furnished farmer´s, sleeping, and weaving rooms from around 1800Upper Lusatian Umgebinde house and its historical ensembleImpressive cross-vaulted room with a documentation of the unique European slate deposit (20 – 32 million-year-old fossils)Exhibition "Back in the GDR - daily life", presenting about 1,000 exhibits from the fields of work, school, household, culture, and leisure.By request, a guided tour with bandit captain Karasek can also be booked in the museum.Groups are welcome by appointment only!