Literaturhaus Henndorf
Literature house in the birthplace of Johannes Freumbichler with a small museum on writers such as Zuckmayer and Bernhard, readings and exhibitions.
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About the museum
The Literaturhaus is located in the birthplace of the writer Johannes Freumbichler, the grandfather of Thomas Bernhard. The roughly 300-year-old smallholder's house was acquired by the municipality of Henndorf under Mayor Franz Winklhofer, which had it renovated in period style in 2009 according to the requirements of the monuments office.
Since 2012 the association “Literaturhaus Henndorf” has used the building for a varied cultural programme. It includes readings, Literatur.Frühstücke (literary breakfasts) with regional authors, writing workshops, the exhibition series “Bild & Wort” with contemporary art, workshops for children and young people under the title “Altes Haus & Junge Leute” (Old House & Young People) and Literatur.Spaziergänge (literary walks) through the village.
Henndorf is regarded as a literary village: Carl Zuckmayer lived here from 1926 to 1938, Ödön von Horváth wrote “Jugend ohne Gott” in Henndorf, Franz Stelzhamer spent his last years in the village, and Thomas Bernhard remained attached to the village all his life. A small museum in the house shows display boards and exhibits on writers and artists with a Henndorf connection, including a writing desk of Freumbichler's, Zuckmayer's tankards and a traditional costume made by Carl Mayr.
Highlights
- Museum in the birthplace of Johannes Freumbichler, the grandfather of Thomas Bernhard
- Display boards on Carl Zuckmayer, Ödön von Horváth, Stefan Zweig and Thomas Bernhard
- Freumbichler's writing desk and Zuckmayer's tankards
- Literary walk to the places where the writers lived and worked
- Poem steles of the “Club of Undead Poets” in the village
Permanent exhibition
- Museum zu Literaten und Künstlern mit Henndorf-Bezug – Display boards and exhibits commemorate Freumbichler, Zuckmayer, Horváth, Zweig, Bernhard and the artist Carl Mayr.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Verein Literaturhaus Henndorf
Admission & discounts
| Literary walk (approx. 2.5 hours) | €10Per person, school classes free; registration required |
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Admission to the current exhibition is free. Registration is usually required for events; prices are given in the programme.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The house is not barrier-free.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Under the title “Altes Haus & Junge Leute” there are workshops for children and young people; school classes take part in the literary walk free of charge.
Getting there & parking
The meeting point for the literary walk is the Gemeindeamt Henndorf, Hauptstraße 65.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 20 guests.
Civil wedding ceremonies in the upper rooms with space for a maximum of 20 people; usage fee €70. The couple arranges decorations and refreshments themselves.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | The literary walk (approx. 2.5 hours, €10 per person) leads, among other places, to Carl Zuckmayer's Wiesmühl, the Stelzhamer house and the brewery where Horváth wrote, and ends at the Literaturhaus. 2026 dates are every Saturday at 2 pm, meeting point Gemeindeamt Henndorf; individual dates by arrangement, advance booking required. |
