The Freilichtmuseum Schmiedbauern at Gosauseestrasse 136 in Gosau is a preserved 16th-century farmstead on its original Hintertal valley site, with the Gosaukamm limestone ridge as a backdrop. Open May to October; budget admission; check freilichtmuseum-gosau.at for hours. Gosau is 25 km from Bad Ischl by car. Combine with the Gosauseen alpine lakes above the valley for a full day.
museum in Gosau
Freilichtmuseum Schmiedbauern
The Freilichtmuseum Schmiedbauern in Gosau is an in-situ open-air museum: a 16th-century farmstead that has remained on its original site and been preserved rather than relocated to a collection. It sits in the Hintertal valley above Gosau village, with the Gosaukamm (the dramatic limestone ridge above the Gosauseen lakes) as a backdrop.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Gosau
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 16th century
- Era
- Renaissance
- Address
- Gosauseestrasse 136, 4824 Gosau, 4824 Gosau
- Coordinates
- 47.5832, 13.5338
- Official website
- Visit website