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Wildschönau Mountain Farming Museum

Discover Tirolean heritage at this fascinating museum showcasing the lives and traditions of Wildschönau's mountain farmers.

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Step back in time at the Wildschönau Mountain Farming Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved 1795 farmhouse. Explore over 1,200 exhibits showcasing the lives of Tirolean mountain farmers, offering a glimpse into their traditions, hardships, and ingenuity.

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Local tips

  • Combine your visit with a walk along the Franziskusweg, a scenic sculpture trail connecting Niederau and Oberau.
  • Visit on a Thursday during summer to experience the Handwerksmarkt (craft market) and see local artisans at work.
  • Check the museum's opening hours, as they vary depending on the season.
  • Consider purchasing the Wildschönau Card for free admission to the museum and other local attractions.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Wörgl train station, take bus 770 towards Wildschönau. The bus journey to Oberau takes approximately 23 minutes. From the Oberau Endfelden bus stop, it's a short walk to the museum. A single bus fare costs between €3-€5.

  • Walking

    From the center of Oberau, the museum is easily accessible on foot. Follow the signs towards Bach. The walk is a pleasant way to experience the village and its surroundings.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available in Oberau. A taxi from Wörgl to the museum will cost approximately €24-€29 and take about 9 minutes. Taxi stands can be found near the train station and in the village center.

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The Wildschönau Mountain Farming Museum, known locally as Bergbauernmuseum z'Bach, provides a fascinating look into the lives of Tirolean mountain farmers throughout history. Housed in an original farmhouse dating back to 1795, the museum offers visitors a chance to explore the traditional practices and daily life of the Wildschönau Valley's ancestors. The museum's collection boasts over 1,200 exhibits gathered from across the valley. These items vividly depict the often-difficult lives of the region's mountain farmers. You'll find everything from wooden butter molds and scythes to copper vessels and large cooking pans, illustrating the resourcefulness required to survive in this alpine environment. The museum also features themed rooms dedicated to Minister Thaler, an emigrant to Dreizehnlinden in Brazil in the 1930s, and the Hörbiger acting family, who originated in the Wildschönau. Beyond the main farmhouse, the museum complex includes a chapel and an old mill with its original baking oven. The museum also serves as a venue for events, with the threshing floor and cowshed hosting concerts, exhibitions, and even weddings. During the summer, a traditional craft market takes place every Thursday, offering demonstrations of woodworking, spinning, and other local crafts. The museum visit can be combined with a walk along the Franziskusweg. This sculpture trail connects the villages of Niederau and Oberau and passes directly by the museum.

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