Nationalparkhaus Matrei in Osttirol
Visitor centre of the Hohe Tauern National Park in Matrei with an interactive exhibition across six experience rooms; admission is free.
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About the museum
The building on Kirchplatz in Matrei opened in 1866 and initially served as a school and as lodging for the local gendarmes. The municipal administration later moved in, followed by a Raiffeisen branch, and most recently teaching nuns lived here. Its long history as a public building in the town centre made it an obvious location for the national park's visitor centre.
Between 2001 and 2002 the building was remodelled for its present purpose. The architects added a steel-and-glass cube with a lift at the entrance, created openings in the interior and built a glass dome into the roof. The Tyrol National Park administration also works from the same address.
The exhibition “Tauernblicke – Momente des Staunens” (“Tauern Views – Moments of Wonder”) gives an overview of the diversity of the protected area, which includes not only untouched natural landscapes but also the alpine pasture areas shaped by mountain farming culture. In six experience rooms, 360-degree films lead through the habitats of the Hohe Tauern; new film rooms show the view from the perspective of a golden eagle. The tour can be done independently, with a ranger, or with an audio guide.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition “Tauernblicke – Momente des Staunens” with six experience rooms
- 360-degree films through the national park's habitats
- Film rooms from the golden eagle's perspective
- Audio guide in German, English and Italian
- Tours with national park rangers
- Historic building from 1866 with a glass cube and glass dome
Permanent exhibition
- Tauernblicke – Momente des Staunens – Interactive permanent exhibition with six experience rooms on the habitats of the Hohe Tauern National Park, from natural landscape to managed alpine pastures.
- Operated by
- Nationalpark Hohe Tauern – Nationalparkverwaltung Tirol
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Group tour – adults (per person, by registration only) | €5 |
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| Group tour – children (per person, by registration only) | €4 |
| Audio guide rental fee | €4Free with the East Tyrol Guest Card Glockner-Dolomites. |
Visiting the exhibition is free; only guided tours for groups and audio guide rental are charged.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
According to the Osttirol Land tourism portal, the building is wheelchair accessible; there is a lift at the entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
According to the Osttirol Land tourism portal, also suitable for families with children and in bad weather; the exhibition is interactive and uses 360-degree films.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, IT) |
| Good to know | The exhibition can be explored independently, with national park rangers or with an audio guide. Group tours by registration only. |
