Journey
Your journey to the upper factory
BY CAR
If you are arriving by car, there is a car park directly behind the Tellerbau, Fabrikstraße 5. Access is via Fabrikstraße. You can reach the Obere Fabrik on foot in less than 1 minute.
BY BUS AND TRAIN
From Biberach/Baden, take the Ortenau S-Bahn (SWEG) or bus to Zell am Harmersbach. You can reach the Obere Fabrik from the station on foot in about 5 minutes.
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Historic industrial monument
Impressive building of Zell's industrial history is revived!
In the heart of the town, the circular kiln is centrally located and easily accessible. A visit to the listed Rundofen guarantees unforgettable experiences. The unique location not only convinces with exhibitions, but also with a wide variety of events. The circular kiln is an inspiring meeting place. An unmistakable ambience awaits you there. A truly living industrial monument!
The fascinating architecture brings with it a history of more than 180 years, which is particularly accentuated by the modern extension. This is where tradition meets modernity.
Living history
of the circular kiln
Learn more about the porcelain kiln, which is one of the few in Germany that has been largely preserved in its original state and is fully accessible.
Formerly used as a kiln for porcelain, the circular kiln will even be used multifunctionally after the renovation.
The round kiln was known as the five-fired kiln. It was No. 5 in the row of 6 kilns in the Upper Factory.
The predecessors of the circular kiln were several smaller kilns for firing earthenware at temperatures up to 1240°C.
After 1839, it was used for the firing of porcelain by Gottfried Ferdinand Lenz and Wilhelm Schnitzler.
With firing temperatures of 850°C to 1450°C, firing capsules and porcelain could be fired across three firing chambers.
The porcelain clay (kaolin) needed for production first came from Limoges in central France, later from Bohemia and England.
It has an outer diameter of 10.3 metres and a height of 16 metres.
Exploring the round kiln
Discover the round kiln. Over four levels, from the cellar to the attic, there are definitely impressive things to see.
Impressions of the round kiln
Impressions of the different facets of the round kiln.
Impressions of the construction site
The construction progress of the circular kiln until completion in May 2022.
