Glashütte

Then you have the opportunity to do so during the coming holidays. Since 1845, everything in Glashütte has revolved around the theme of time and the manufacture of fine timepieces. You can experience the entire development of the small Saxon town into a world-famous watchmaking center with the most important companies and personalities on a guided tour through the permanent exhibition. The oversized clock model, which explains the essential functions of a mechanical clock, is also an integral part of the tour.

Glashütte WeihnachtsZEIT enchants visitors with a festive atmosphere in the heart of the historic clock-making town. Around the decorated market square, lovingly decorated stalls, Christmas sounds and regional crafts invite you to discover. The highlights include the traditional pyramid pushing, the tower blowing and the children's program. An atmospheric meeting place for young and old.

With 1,756 individual parts, a total of 20 readable indications, a monumental mahogany case measuring 2.50 meters x 1.50 meters and a construction time of 33 years, the clock is something very special in every respect. This year, the clock will be 100 years old. After several months of revision, the clock will be wound up in public for the first time on Thursday, September 11, 2025. At 11:00 a.m., the head of the collections, master clockmaker Jürgen Franke, invites all visitors to the museum to this event. In addition to taking a look inside the otherwise closed clock case, visitors will learn lots of interesting facts about the history and special features of this unique clock. Attendance is free of charge and registration is not required. The meeting point is in the foyer of the clock museum.