Keltenwelt Frög
Archaeological park with museum, a circular trail through Hallstatt-period burial mounds, a reconstructed princely house and a walk-in show grave.
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About the museum
Near Frög in the municipality of Rosegg lies one of the largest burial mound fields in the southern Alpine region. A good hundred years ago about 600 mounds were known across roughly 100 hectares; today about a third are still preserved. Excavations began in 1882 after a chance find and brought to light grave goods such as jewellery, ceramics, bronze vessels and the famous small lead figures, including a four-wheeled lead wagon with draught animals.
In 1987 the burial ground was opened up to visitors with a hiking trail, and in 2002 the archaeological park with reconstructed buildings was created. The centrepiece is the princely house, which explains the economy, society and worldview of the Hallstatt period; a large princely grave was prepared as a show grave. In the museum, the original pieces of jewellery from the woman's grave (Mound 120) take centre stage, supplemented by changing exhibitions of the Landesmuseum Kärnten and action days on experimental archaeology.
The Keltenwelt is run by the municipality of Rosegg together with the Verein Urgeschichtszentrum Frög-Rosegg; it is a partner museum of the Landesmuseum Kärnten.
Highlights
- Circular trail through Hallstatt-period burial mounds
- Reconstructed princely house
- Walk-in show grave of a princely burial
- Original jewellery from the woman's grave (Mound 120)
- The Frög lead wagon, a find unique in Europe
Permanent exhibition
- Keltenwelt Frög – Hallstattzeit zum Erleben – Circular trail through burial mounds, reconstructed princely house, show grave and museum with original finds on life, cult and worldview in the Hallstatt period.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Rosegg und Verein Urgeschichtszentrum Frög-Rosegg; Partnermuseum des Landesmuseums für Kärnten
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6Seniors aged 65 and over, people with special needs (with ID), adult groups of 10 or more without tour |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15; small children up to age 5 free. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Students, military and civil service personnel with ID. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3.50 per personSchool groups of 10 or more with tour. Group tour €4 per person (flat fee €40 for fewer than 10 people). |
| Families | €16Two adults and their children up to age 15. |
| Personalised group tour (10–25 people) | €4per person; for fewer than 10 people flat fee €40 |
| Audio guide rental fee | €2per device, photo ID as deposit |
Free admission once a day with the Kärnten Card (ID required); surcharge for personalised tours €4 per person, audio guide €2 per device. Tours and workshops only by prior registration.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €16 · Two adults and their children up to age 15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
Free puzzle rally during opening hours, children's audio guide, child-friendly labels at individual stations. Workshops (jewellery, clay beads, leather pouches, archaeology camp) €5 per child, children's birthday parties from age 8 for a flat fee of €120 (birthday child and up to 9 guests).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
According to the Kärnten Card, by train to Lind ob Velden and onward with a bus connection; the museum does not specify exact lines.
By car via the A2 Südautobahn, exit Velden West, follow the signs for about 5 km towards Rosegg, or via the A11 Karawankenautobahn, exit St. Niklas, about 6 km to Rosegg; in the town area follow the guidance system.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small museum shop with postcards, replicas of original finds, jewellery and books; visitor information point in the museum, also with Kärnten Card weekly passes and top-up of the season card.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, IT, SL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for groups of 10 to a maximum of 25 people by registration; no tours in heavy rain or thunderstorms. Audio guide also available as a children's version (recommended from age 8). Large outdoor area – weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear recommended. Dogs on a lead are welcome. Visit duration according to the tourism portal about 1.5 hours. |
