Kubin-Haus Zwickledt
Home and studio of the draughtsman Alfred Kubin in the small castle of Zwickledt near Wernstein am Inn, preserved as it was in his time.
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About the museum
The small Schloss Zwickledt lies about two and a half kilometres east of Wernstein am Inn, near Schärding. From 1576 to 1852 the manor belonged to the Schmelzing family, after which it changed hands several times. The two-storey building with a small corner tower stands in a romantic garden with a pond, which Alfred Kubin captured in his drawings as the “Teich von Zwickledt” (pond of Zwickledt).
In 1906 the draughtsman and graphic artist Alfred Kubin and his wife Hedwig acquired the small castle. Both remained living here until their deaths, Hedwig until 1948, Kubin himself until 1959. A large part of his graphic and literary work was created in Zwickledt; Kubin is regarded as one of the important artists of the period around 1900.
Today the OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH looks after the house as a memorial site. Kubin’s living quarters have been largely preserved in their original state and give a direct impression of the artist’s way of life and work. In a side wing, the house shows changing exhibitions by artists with a connection to Kubin or to the region. The garden was tended in 2024/25 and partly restored to its earlier state.
Highlights
- Alfred Kubin’s living quarters in their original state
- Small castle with tower and romantic garden with a pond
- Recommended tour with a guide
- Changing exhibitions in the side wing
- Educational programme for school classes
Permanent exhibition
- Kubin-Haus Zwickledt – Alfred Kubin’s original, preserved living quarters offer insight into the artist’s life and work; a side wing shows changing exhibitions.
- Operated by
- OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Seniors aged 60 and over, children and young people aged 6 to 19, pupils, people in vocational training up to 26, students, civilian and military service personnel, 4youCard, groups of 8 or more adults |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children and young people from 6 to 19 years; school groups, after-school care centres and kindergartens free. |
| Seniors | €3Seniors aged 60 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities free; accompanying person free if noted on the ID card. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Students on individual visits; students and teaching staff in courses (Tuesday–Sunday) free. |
| Groups (8+ people) | €3 per personGroups of 8 or more adults. |
| Families | €92 adults with children; 1 adult with children €6. With OÖ Familiencard €8 and €5 respectively. |
| Season ticket | €10 |
| Private guided tour (groups of up to 20 people, plus admission) | €60 |
Free admission: Every Wednesday 1–5 pm free admission for everyone up to 26 years; every first Sunday of the month free with the OÖ Familienkarte.
Reduced admission of €3 also with numerous cards and memberships (e.g. Ö1 Club, AK Leistungscard, Kronen Zeitung Bonuscard); free admission, among others, with the Kulturpass (“Hunger auf Kunst & Kultur”), Museumsbund Österreich, ICOM, Kulturcard 365 and for asylum seekers. Donau.Erlebnis Card €2.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €9 · 2 adults with children; 1 adult with children €6. With OÖ Familiencard €8 and €5 respectively. |
Family tickets (2 adults with children €9), family Sunday on the first Sunday of the month with the OÖ Familienkarte; educational programme for school classes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Zwickledt Abzw Schardenberg
From Schärding station take regional bus line 818 to the stop “Zwickledt Abzw Schardenberg”. Timetables at ooevv.at.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours Tuesday–Friday at 3 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 3 and 5 pm. Groups can book private tours. There is an educational programme for school classes (tour 1 h €3, 1.5 h €4, 2 h €5, workshop €5). |
