Historicum Scharnstein
Historicum Scharnstein
Story(s) live!
Experience exciting insights into the industrial culture of bygone times at the Geyerhammer Scythe Museum. Let yourself be carried away into the world of hunting and forestry at the Almtal Forest School or on a hike to the Scharnstein ruins. Be a guest in the state rooms of the magnificent Renaissance castle and in the crime museum of Scharnstein. Authentic and well-founded imparting will give you an insight into the history of everyday life in the beautiful Almtal.
Scharnstein Castle
The Austrian Criminal Museum in Scharnstein Castle documents the history of Austrian law enforcement and policing through the ages. More than 20 showcases trace this history from the Late Middle Ages up to our own times.
Scythe Museum Geyerhammer
The museum of scythes Geyerhammer is situated in an ancient scythe mill directly at the river Alm. Visit this unique industrial monument, located in the very idyllic landscape along the Alm river!
School of the Woods, Alm Valley
Head forester and hunter Fritz Wolf will take you on this forestry hike to the Scharnstein ruins. You will experience forestry and hunting history and its connection with the Scharnstein manor in an authentic, exciting and well-founded way. The path to the ruins leads through the romantic Tiessenbach valley and the beautiful forest to the impressive remains of the former fortress Scharnstein - a journey through time that inspires.
Viechtwang's house nativity scene
Maria and Martin Hageneder delight guests from near and far with their lovingly designed house nativity scene. Come to the Almtal in the time from Stefani to Maria Lichtmess and marvel at the handmade figures and imaginatively depicted scenes from the Annunciation by the angel to the birth of Chrisit and the flight to Egypt.
Further offers about the history of Scharnstein
Visit the Scharnstein ruins on a short hike!
The Wagner Chapel is located on the hiking trail to the Scharnstein ruins and was built 140 years ago according to a legend.
The Crime Museum is located in Scharnstein Castle and can be visited from May to October.
Contact and appointments:
Tourismusverband Traunsee-Almtal
Im Dorf 17
4645 Grünau im Almtal
Tel: +43 7616 82 68
E-Mail: almtal@traunsee-almtal.at
