The small information centre in the former forester's lodge on the outskirts of Schmilka, towards Großer Winterberg, focuses on rock-friendly and nature-friendly climbing in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It explains the development of rock climbing in Saxon Switzerland and the requirements that climbers must meet from a nature conservation perspective so that this sport can continue to be practised in the national park.

The Zeughaus National Park Information Centre, located in a former forest warden station, provides information on the historical hunting of capercaillie, lynx, wolf and deer, as well as on the former bear hunting near the Zeughaus. Another part of the exhibition deals with the core zone of the national park, the high nature conservation values in the Großer and Kleiner Zschand and the rules of conduct that apply there.

The historic log cabin (Blockhaus) at the famous Brandaussicht viewpoint offers a new, modern and family-friendly exhibition. On the relief model by artist Irmgard Uhlig, you can marvel at the national park region from a bird's eye view, learn about the mountains, waters and sights depicted, and discover exciting facts about the Polenztal valley and its special features. The children's corner of the exhibition entices visitors with a journey through the world of birds. Children can learn in a playful way on screen and with the help of stuffed animals how much our native bird species are tied to very specific habitats.

The Eishaus (ice house) on the Großer Winterberg is a small outbuilding belonging to the ensemble of buildings there. It was once used as a cold store for the blocks of ice used in the restaurant. On the ground floor, an exhibition highlights nature through the changing seasons and illustrates the topic of geology with relief views of the Großer Winterberg. The tourist development of the Großer Winterbergand discoveries along the historic Malerweg trail are also highlighted here. 
On the upper floor, you can find out all about forest development in Saxon Switzerland over the past centuries. Why not combine your visit with a detour to the ‘Weg zur Wildnis’ (Path to the Wilderness) on the Reitsteig trail?

In this former forester's lodge south of Hinterhermsdorf, everything revolves around the forest and its natural transformation in a protected area. The exhibition tells the story of the life and work of the bark beetle, explains the special promotion of the silver fir tree species in the national park and provides insight into the long tradition of forestry work in Hinterhermsdorf with a number of historical documents. All topics are presented in an exciting and family-friendly way.

To get there, walk south of Hinterhermsdorf through the Waldhusche, the forest history open-air exhibition area of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, where there is also plenty to discover, play and learn!

This historic barn is located in the heart of the Waldhusche forest near Hinterhermsdorf, not far from the Beizehaus information centre. It is notable for its attractive timber construction, which was built using ancient fir wood from the 16th century, among other materials. Inside, interested visitors can learn more about this type of barn construction, as well as historical forestry work and the tools used. Another exhibition area is dedicated to the highly topical subject of wolves in Saxony.

Combine your visit with a stop at the publicly accessible Waldhusche forest area surrounding the barn. Highly recommended for families with children!

In addition to geological features in the national park region, the information centre at Pfaffenstein presents a wealth of important information about the tree species prevalent in the area, the grey wolf and what else the forest in the national park region has to offer, such as space for recreation and inspiration, as well as the opportunity to harvest one of the most important renewable raw materials.