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Landscape Museum. Schloss Trautenfels

Press release on the permanent exhibition

Landscape Museum. Schloss Trautenfels

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Schloss Trautenfels

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The desire to portray the natural and cultural history of the region comprehensively, encouraged the development of the museum in Trautenfels Castle for the Styrian Ennstal and Salzkammergut in the 1950s. After a general renovation in order to get ready for the country exhibition of 1992 the countryside museum has been remodelled in a completely new style. The castle itself is now displayed in all its splendour; modern architectural elements aim to surprise the visitor amidst the historical building. Besides the magnificent marble hall and an impressive vaulted room with recently discovered frescos dating from the 16th century, 12 rooms with different themes from the natural and cultural history of the region await the visitor.


Exhibition views

Herbert Brandl, Grimming, 2011

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

A limestone rock lies on a pedestal in front of a painting. The painting shows the mountain Grimming.

Exhibition view “Forest and timber”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

View of a room. In the room are erected tree trunks between them are showcases with animals, for example, a lynx and a fox.

Exhibition view “Machlkammer” farm workshop

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photograph of an exhibition space. On a pedestal lie and stand various objects made of wood. In the background there is a photo of a workshop.

Exhibition view “Relief model”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

In one room there is a large model made of wood. The model shows the mountains and valleys of the Liezen region.

Exhibition view “Abstracted hay barn museum”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

In a large showcase there are agricultural tools, e.g. a plow, a rake or a flail. There are stones on the floor.

Exhibition view “True faith”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

The photo shows an exhibition room. In the center is a small platform made of bricks, on it is a small model of a chapel, made of milky glass. On the far wall hang numerous pictures (paintings, votives). In front of them are three showcases with objects from the religious context, for example, a statue of the Virgin Mary and votive offerings made of red wax.

Exhibition view “Regulars’ table, orchestrion and glass cupboards”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photo of an exhibition room. The walls are covered with wood, on them hang many small pictures and photographs. In the middle of the room is a table with six chairs.

Exhibition view “Protection and signal”.

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photo of an exhibition room. There are showcases embedded in a green wall. In them you can see a coat (Schladming skirt), a gold hood and animals, for example, a weasel.

Exhibition view „Clothing”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

A glass showcase with green background. In it you can see traditional costumes. For example, a green festive dress or dirndl with black apron and red skirt.

Exhibition view „Objects of Beauty"

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photo of a long glass display case. In it lie various objects. These all have a use e.g. a bowl or a jug, but are all also specially decorated.

Exhibition view “Working life and customs”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photo of an exhibition room. On a long pedestal is a door. This is painted with motifs from the four seasons. To the right and left of the door are two mannequins in peasant clothes, working.

Exhibition view “Working life and customs”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photo of an exhibition room. On a long pedestal are various dressed up figures. One figure (Glöckler) wears a 1m high star on his head and shoulders. Another figure (Thomashutze) crouches on the floor and is covered with furs, only a red long beak can be seen.

Exhibition view “Treasures from the mountains”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Exhibition view of a dark corridor. To the left and right of the corridor, illuminated showcases are set into the walls, in which miners' work tools can be seen. The corridor is reminiscent of an underground shaft.

Exhibition view “Treasures from the mountains”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photography of a very dark corridor. Numerous small showcases are embedded in the wall. They are illuminated and contain minerals and ores.

Exhibition view “The making of salt”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photography of an exhibition room. On the floor are four white cylindrical blocks of salt. Behind them is a large-scale photograph of men making these blocks of salt.

Exhibition view “Housing”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photography of an exhibition room. In front of a white and a brown wall are various objects e.g. on the left a statue of St. Florian, various palm bouquets, a house door.

Exhibition view “Hunting room of the lord of the castle”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

In a showcase are several pieces of furniture and a mannequin wearing a striped dress. The furniture is covered with green velvet and is otherwise made entirely of antler and horn.

Exhibition view “Milk processing”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Large glass display case. In it are many objects made of wood, which are needed for milk processing. E.g. buckets, stools and a butter churn.

Exhibition view “Life on the alpine pastures”

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

Photography of an exhibition space. In front of a painted wall is a large pile of hay. On the painted wall are depicted people in a winter landscape. These bring hay on sledges into the valley.

Showcase with “antler objects”, Trautenfels Castle, 19th century.

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Ernst Reichenfelser

In a display case there are various furnishings such as dishes, vases, candlesticks with the corresponding wick scissors. All items are made of horn and antler.

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Katharina Krenn

A group of elderly women in traditional cloths stands in a room. In front of and behind them knitted and embroidered goods are presented.

With an altitude of 2,351 metres above sea level, the Grimming is considered to be the highest free-standing massif of the Eastern Alps.

Universalmuseum Joanneum/ Christoph Huber

Aerial view of Grimming mountain with blue sky and green meadows. In the lower right corner of the picture you can see the castle.

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