Schloss Trautenfels

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Trautenfels castle in front of Grimming with blue sky

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Forest and timber, mountain and valley, religion and conviviality – the natural and cultural history of Styria’s Enns Valley, Palten Valley and Aussee lake district form the subject matter of the permanent exhibition at Schloss Trautenfels.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exhibition tour

The Landscape Museum tells of the cultural and natural history of the district of Liezen, Austria's largest district with an area of 3,315 km², in 13 rooms arranged kaleidoscopically.

Each themed room is dedicated to a special focus, combining objects from the fields of culture, man and nature relating to the region and the museum's collection. Views of the landscape allow content-related connections between inside and outside. Click your way through the individual exhibition rooms!

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