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Immerse yourself in the world of the Styrian writer Peter Rosegger: Rosegger’s Birthplace Alpl and Rosegger Museum Krieglach.

Peter Rosegger Rosegger’s Birthplace Alpl offers a glimpse into the simple rural life of his childhood.
Rosegger Museum Krieglach, located in the poet's former summer house, tells the story of the famous author's life and work.

1876

Peter Rosegger's first book Zither und Hackbrett. Gedichte in obersteirischer Mundart was published. In the same year followed the book Tannenharz und Fichtennadeln. Geschichten, Schwänke, Skizzen und Lieder in obersteirischer Mundart.

40

years Rosegger spent the summer months with his family in the Krieglach country house. Here he worked on his books, novels and contributions to the Heimgarten, received numerous visitors and enjoyed hikes through the Alpler mountain landscape.

50

volumes comprise the popular edition in four series of Peter Rosegger's writings, published by Staackmann-Verlag.

See you again in spring!

The Rosegger-Birtplace on the Alpl and Rosegger-Museum in Krieglach will take a winter break from 1 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus Kluppeneggerhof am Alpl im Winter

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Visit both our locations!

Exhibition at Rosegger-Museum Krieglach

Changing Childhood

From the Straw Doll to the Smartphone

The special exhibition at Rosegger-Museum Krieglach invites visitors to take a journey through time. It illuminates the many facets of childhood, from upbringing, education and play to work, nutrition and medical care, showing how childhood has changed over generations.

Opening: 29.03.2025 11am
Duration: 29.03.-31.10.2025

 

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Peter Rosegger

Peter Rosegger was not only a poet and writer, we also owe him insights into the social and economic situation of the region "Waldheimat".

Porträt vom jungen Peter Rosegger

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Guided Tours, Workshops and more

Follow Rosegger’s Birthplace Alpl and Rosegger Museum Krieglach!

We look forward to your visit!

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