1. Kärntner Fischereimuseum

About the museum

The museum was established in 1980 on the initiative of the Bezirksheimatmuseum Spittal an der Drau association. It is housed in the so-called Bruggerhaus, an old fisherman's house from the 17th century on the shore of Lake Millstatt, built as a typical Carinthian smoke-room house with a steep roof.

In 2008 the house passed to the market municipality of Seeboden. At the end of 2009 the museum was closed, and in summer 2011 it reopened on private initiative.

The exhibition tells of professional fishing on the lake and of the fishing family who lived in the Bruggerhaus. On display are fishing boats, nets and other fishing gear, hand-forged fish spears, specimens of native fish species as well as photos and certificates. In addition, the museum offers insights into the underwater world of Lake Millstatt.

Highlights

• Old fisherman's house (Bruggerhaus) from the 17th century
• Fishing boats and historic fishing gear
• Specimens of the fish species of Lake Millstatt
• Photos and documents on lake fishing

Permanent exhibition

• Fischerei am Millstätter See – Boats, fishing gear, fish specimens, photos and certificates show the work and daily life of the lake fishermen and give an insight into the underwater world of the lake.

Founded

1980

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car via the Tauern Autobahn A10, exit Millstätter See, turn left towards Seeboden; at the first roundabout take the first exit towards Hotel ROYAL X.

Amenities & dining

Beach bar at the neighbouring Hotel ROYAL X.

Events & venue rental

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