Memorial Sites in Austria
Places of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism, such as Mauthausen and its subcamps, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Upper Austria (6)
Lower Austria (4)
Vienna (3)
Styria (2)
Burgenland (1)
Carinthia (1)
Salzburg (1)
Tyrol (1)
Memorial Sites in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 19 memorial sites in Austria, spread across 8 states and 17 towns and cities. Most of them are in Upper Austria (6), Lower Austria (4), and Vienna (3).
At the city level, Vienna (3), Alkoven (1), and Bad Eisenkappel (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €14.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Austria
The best-known memorial sites in Austria
Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss HartheimMemorial · Alkoven
Gedenkstätte HeldenbergMemorial · Kleinwetzdorf
Ehemalige Synagoge St. PöltenMemorial · St. Pölten- Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-HausMemorial · Ried im Innkreis
Museum und Gedenkstätte PeršmanhofMemorial · Bad Eisenkappel
KZ-Gedenkstätte GusenMemorial · Langenstein
Alpinarium GaltürRegional · Galtür
Bezirksmuseum LandstraßeRegional · Vienna
Gedenkstätte für die Opfer der Gestapo WienMemorial · Vienna
Kreuzstadl RechnitzMemorial · Rechnitz
Memorial sites in Austria with free admission
- Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-HausMemorial · Ried im Innkreis
- Museum und Gedenkstätte PeršmanhofMemorial · Bad Eisenkappel
- KZ-Gedenkstätte GusenMemorial · Langenstein
- Bezirksmuseum LandstraßeRegional · Vienna
- Gedenkstätte für die Opfer der Gestapo WienMemorial · Vienna
- Kreuzstadl RechnitzMemorial · Rechnitz
Gedenkstätte SteinhofMemorial · Vienna
Gottscheer GedenkstätteHistory · Graz
KZ-Gedenkstätte MauthausenMemorial · Mauthausen
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in Austria
- Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss HartheimMemorial · Alkoven
- Ehemalige Synagoge St. PöltenMemorial · St. Pölten
- Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-HausMemorial · Ried im Innkreis
Museum Kunst der Verlorenen GenerationArt · Salzburg
Stollen der ErinnerungMemorial · Steyr
ERLAUF ERINNERT – Museum der Friedensgemeinde ErlaufHistory · Erlauf
By state
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 19 memorial sites in Austria across 17 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Austria?
Some of the best known are Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim, Gedenkstätte Heldenberg, Ehemalige Synagoge St. Pölten, Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-Haus, and Museum und Gedenkstätte Peršmanhof.
Which memorial sites in Austria offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-Haus, Museum und Gedenkstätte Peršmanhof, KZ-Gedenkstätte Gusen, and Bezirksmuseum Landstraße.
Which memorial sites in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim, KZ-Gedenkstätte Gusen, and Kreuzstadl Rechnitz.
Which memorial sites in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim, Ehemalige Synagoge St. Pölten, and Lern- und Gedenkort Charlotte-Taitl-Haus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €14. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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