The Hirschberg House of Culture was opened on December 21, 1949 as the first new cultural building in the GDR. It was a unique self-help project by the leather factory and thus stands out from the large number of cultural buildings that were mostly commissioned by the Soviet military administration before 1953. A completely new building was created from the former diesel engine house of the leather factory and the kitchen of the dining barracks according to plans by the factory construction department. Students from the Weimar construction college were also involved in the planning work under the guidance of Hermann Henselmann, who later became the architect of the Berlin Stalinalle. In the involuntary seclusion of the border area, the Kulturhaus developed into the region's former cultural center. Events such as theater performances, concerts, dances and carnival celebrations take place here.

The hall offers space for approx. 600 guests. A gallery with approx. 180 seats is also part of the property. A stage with a checkroom area is available for the artists. In front of the hall there is a foyer with a bar and snack bar. A cloakroom can be used.