Discover Mylau: Castle, Museum and Göltzsch Viaduct

In Mylau, you can discover the history of both the castle and the town, as well as a hiking route to the Göltzsch Viaduct. The listed Mylau Castle is almost entirely preserved and is also the largest castle complex in the Saxon Vogtland. From the castle, you can look out over the expansive green landscape of the Vogtland. Mylau’s highlights therefore include a striking historic monument, a range of museum topics and a defined route through the valley.

Castle, Museum and Architecture

The current permanent exhibition at Mylau Castle Museum explores the history of the castle and town, regional history and the Reformation. The Göltzsch Viaduct is also among its topics. Other themes include bourgeois and aristocratic life and work, as well as historical natural history. The exhibition’s scope goes beyond the architecture of the building: it brings regional history together with religious and social topics, offering different ways to explore Mylau’s past.

Historically, the museum’s collection and exhibition areas included natural history, mineralogy, local history and ethnology. These former fields add another dimension through time: they are part of the museum’s history and complement the perspective offered by the current permanent exhibition.

The castle offers views over the expansive green landscape of the Vogtland and is a popular destination for architecture enthusiasts, those interested in culture, families and nature lovers. Its architecture, museum topics and views each offer a different focus. For families, this can be an opportunity to explore together, viewing the building and landscape from different perspectives.

There is also a neo-Gothic historic monument in the Mylau district. Its nave is 35 metres long, and its church tower is 78 metres high. These measurements describe different dimensions: the length of the nave and the height of the tower. Neo-Gothic refers to an architectural movement inspired by Gothic architecture. The monument thus offers another perspective on Mylau’s historic architecture.

Walk to the Göltzsch Viaduct

The municipal hiking trail “To the Göltzsch Viaduct” passes through Mylau and continues to the Göltzsch Viaduct. In the valley, it follows the Göltzsch and then reaches the foot of the viaduct. The route has a clear course: through the town, along the river and finally to the foot of the structure. If you want to explore Mylau on foot, this trail has a named destination and a section along the Göltzsch. Its focus differs from a stay centred mainly on the castle, museum and architectural history.

Choose Culture or Hiking as the Focus of Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Mylau, these themes can help you decide where to start: would you like your trip to focus mainly on the castle, exhibition and architecture, or would you prefer to make the hiking trail—with its route along the Göltzsch and its destination at the viaduct—the main focus? The castle is a popular destination for visitors with a range of interests; the hiking trail offers a different way to experience the town and its valley.

Discover more destinations: Oberheinsdorf, Reuth, Hammerbrücke, Neustadt/Vogtland, Triebel/Vogtland, Bergen, Tannenbergsthal, Grünbach.

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