Museum Altenburg – Der Graf von Windhaag

About the museum

In 1984 the municipality of Windhaag bei Perg acquired the old school in Altenburg, which stands next to the branch church built around 1300. Since 2002 a museum has been set up there, run by a local cultural association, showing the past of the area.

The focus is on Joachim Enzmilner, Count of Windhag: a man of humble origins who rose to wealth and a noble title in the 17th century, had a castle built and was among the Counter-Reformers of the region. His daughter Eva Magdalena later had the castle demolished in order to build a convent in its place. Alongside the count's life story and the history of the Prager family, finds recovered from Windhaag Castle can be seen.

A visit often also includes a look at the neighbouring church with the crypt of the Prager family and its roughly 500-year-old frescoes. The Enzmilner cultural trail connects the museum with further sites in the surrounding area.

Highlights

• Life story of Count Joachim Enzmilner
• Finds from Windhaag Castle
• History of the Prager family
• Branch church with a fresco crypt next door
• Enzmilner cultural trail

Founded

2002

Operated by

Kulturverein Windhaag-Altenburg

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

According to the tourism portal, level access and an accessible toilet facility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is located at Altenburg 2 next to the branch church.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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