Aviation Museum Wernigerode
- from EUR 12
- Ideal for kids, teens
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Why go
- See two Starfighters alongside aircraft including a MiG-21 SPS and Hawker Hunter F.4.
- Try one of the museum’s two flight simulators.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Transall C-160 51+01Reach the rooftop aircraft by stairs, walk aboard, and take the slide down.Hangar roof
- Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Bell UH-1D cockpitsSit in the Bf 109 replica cockpit and board the original Bell UH-1D cockpit.Museum
- Junkers Ju 52/3mJoined the museum’s collection on 20 April 2023.Museum20 April 2023
- Restored telephone systemSee Wernigerode’s complete restored telephone system from 1928.Basement
Know before you go
- Open daily, 10:00–18:00.
- Simulator flights can be booked up to 90 days ahead.
What's inside
- The main exhibition spans two buildings, with some aircraft outdoors.
- Exhibits include engines, ejection seats, navigation instruments and pilot gear.
- Look into the restoration workshop.
- The four halls contain more than 1,000 other exhibits.
With kids
- Children aged 8 and up can use the Messerschmitt Bf 109 simulator, accompanied by a co-pilot.
- Visitors aged 14 and up can fly the helicopter simulator in the original Bell UH-1D cockpit, accompanied by a co-pilot.
Tips for your visit
- The two hangars are unheated; dress for the temperature.
Tours and audio guides
- Audio guides
- Free adult and child versions are available to borrow. Admission also includes smartphone audio tours, with English and Dutch available.
- Guided tours
- Groups can request tours for up to 25 people.
Interesting facts5
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The Platzer Kiebitz is the only example of its type exhibited in a museum.
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Some exhibit panels identify pilots, including Prince Charles.
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The Transall was displayed at Ballenstedt airfield before moving to Wernigerode.
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Engine exhibits include a Wright R-1300 piston engine.
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Engine exhibits include a General Electric J79 gas turbine.
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History
Clemens Aulich identified a former Elmo factory hall as a museum site while overseeing the grounds’ redevelopment and privatization. Its collection focuses mainly on aviation after 1945 and also includes restored cars and a diving apparatus.
- 1998Sixteen temporary job-program workers began restoring the former factory hall for public access.
- 1 June 1999The museum opened with three large exhibits.
How to get there
- BusTake route 203 or 204 to the Luftfahrtmuseum stop, or route 201 or 204 to Kurtsteich.
- TrainGet off at Elmowerk, directly behind the museum.
Accessibility
- Rooftop Transall access Reached by stairs. For details of step-free routes, lifts, toilets or parking, contact the museum on +49 3943 633126.
Sources: Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik - Wikipedia · Wernigerode - Wikivoyage (see) · Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode · Alle Informationen rund um Ihren Besuch im Luft… · Flugsimulator-Erlebnis im Luftfahrtmuseum Werni… · Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode - Wikipedia · checked 11 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +493943633126
Questions and answers
Are gift vouchers available at Aviation Museum Wernigerode?
Yes. They can be redeemed online or at the museum for any of its activities.
Do simulator flights at Aviation Museum Wernigerode include a souvenir?
Visitors receive a certificate after their flight.
Are there cars at Aviation Museum Wernigerode?
The exhibits include Rolls-Royce and Jaguar vehicles.
Are there models at Aviation Museum Wernigerode?
The museum displays aviation models and dioramas.
Is there a royal connection at Aviation Museum Wernigerode?
A helicopter used by the English royal family is among the exhibits.
Does Aviation Museum Wernigerode have a glider?
Yes, a Scheibe L-Spatz glider.
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