Museums & Galleries

in the silver region Karwendel

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Worlds of the unforgotten and imperishable

For many people, (at least) a visit to a museum while on vacation is a must. In the silver region Karwendel there are a multitude of museums and galleries. Discover the stories of Schwaz at the castle Freundsberg or the animal and nature world in the Jenbacher Museum. Almost every community has a special attraction - whether art, culture or a museum with unique exhibitions.

Tratzberg Castle

Currently Closed

Place: Jenbach

This mighty, yet magical castle sits enthroned on a rocky ridge on the slopes of the Karwendel between Jenbach and Schwaz: The magnificent Renaissance Castle of Tratzberg.

Hinterriss Nature Park House

Currently Closed

Place: Hinterriss

Hinterriss Nature Park House is one of the many jewels in the midst of the fascinating mountains of Karwendel Nature Park.

Tiroler Schnapsmuseum im Plankenhof

Place: Pill

The historic distillery in the old vault - let yourself be transported back in time and enjoy your visit to the "Tiroler Schnapsmuseum".

Gallery in the Schusterhaus

Place: Pill

The gallery is located in the 450 year old Schusterhaus in Pill. In the gallery you will find works by artists of realism (in all techniques).

Ski Museum

Place: Hochpillberg

The fashionable sport of “skiing” was tried here for the first time 150 years ago.

Rabalderhaus

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
Th, Fr, Sa, Su	16:00 - 19:00

Place: Schwaz

Painting, sculpture and handicrafts. The 500-year-old Rabalderhaus with its Gothic vaults and staircase is located in the centre of Schwaz.

Locksmith Museum Stauder

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
Mo, Tu, We, Th	07:30 - 17:15
Fr	07:30 - 12:30

Place: Schwaz

On the occasion of Ernst Stauder Sr.'s 100th anniversary, a private locksmith museum was set up in our historic vaulted cellar.

Rablhaus Museum

Currently Closed

Place: Weerberg

Rablhaus Museum at Weerberg is the only museum institution in the Alpine area dedicated in its entirety to folklore, uniting elements of religious faith and superstition.

Fire Brigade Museum

Place: Schwaz

Pumps, fire extinguishers and uniforms. In the Schwaz Fire Brigade Museum, state-of-the-art emergency vehicles can be admired right next to historical fire extinguishers. Helmets, equipment and old photos can be admired in various rooms and showcases on the first floor.

Gallery of the City of Schwaz.

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
We, Th, Fr	12:00 - 18:00
Sa	10:00 - 15:00

Place: Schwaz

Contemporary art from the City of Schwaz Gallery is now housed in Enzenberg Palace. Veit Jakob Tänzel built Enzenberg Palace in 1515.

Unterlechner Gallery.

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
We, Th, Fr, Sa	17:00 - 19:00

Place: Schwaz

An ambitious gallery for modern art opened in 2011, close to the centre of Schwaz and just behind Schwaz Hospital.

Jenbach Museum

Currently Closed

Place: Jenbach

So much history and nature spread over 700 m².

Gallery on the Mountain

Place: Hochpillberg

Diverse artists showcase their works of art in the Gallery on the Mountain.

Museum der Völker - Museum of Ethnology

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
Th, Fr, Sa, Su	10:00 - 17:00

Place: Schwaz

Discover familiar and distant worlds.

Motorcycle Museum.

Currently Closed


Weekday	Opening hour
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr	08:00 - 18:00

Place: Schwaz

Look forward to delving into 120 years of worldwide motorcycling history at the Motorcycle Museum in Schwaz.

Freundsberg Castle

Currently Closed

Place: Schwaz

Visible from afar, Burg Freundsberg Castle sits enthroned on a hill high over the City of Schwaz.