Vötters Oldtimer-Museum

About the museum

The museum is the work of Helmuth Vötter, who was fascinated by technology as a teenager and rebuilt roadworthy vehicles from salvaged engines. The foundation of the collection was a BMW Isetta, his dream car from childhood, which he bought in poor condition and restored by hand. He then bought further historic vehicles at low prices and restored them in his own workshop. At first some people smiled at him; in the end it became a life's work.

Over the decades this grew into an international classic car collection, which the museum regards as a small glimpse into the success story of motorization. Today the museum in Kaprun presents around 200 exhibits from the 1950s to 1970s and earlier on about 1,400 square meters.

On display are, among others, small cars and bubble cars such as the Isetta, Renault 4CV, Fiat 500, Trabant, Goggomobil and Messerschmitt, a section on the designs of Ferdinand Porsche, motorcycles and tractors. Outstanding pieces include the "Steyr-Zeiserl" with 23 seats, a 1893 steam locomotive with a 1915 saloon carriage, and a furnished 1960s apartment. A memorial exhibition honors the engineer Fritz Fend. The museum belongs to a family business with an attached hotel.

Highlights

• Around 200 vehicles on 1,400 m²
• "Steyr-Zeiserl" with 23 seats
• 1893 steam locomotive with 1915 saloon carriage
• Small cars and bubble cars: Isetta, Messerschmitt, Goggomobil
• Furnished 1960s apartment

Permanent exhibition

• Oldtimer-Sammlung – Around 200 vehicles from the 1950s to 1970s and earlier, including small cars, motorcycles, tractors, a steam locomotive and a Porsche section.

Operated by

Familie Vötter (privat)

Admission & discounts

With the Bonuspartner summer card, 50% discount on the adult price.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at Rosbachstraße 2 in Kaprun; the administration is at Schloßstraße 32. Information on parking and public transport access is not published on the website.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The house mainly hosts meetings for classic car, youngtimer and motorcycle clubs as well as group outings. Used are, among others, the Kaiser Franz Joseph saloon carriage and the Kristall Event Pavilion. A four-star hotel is attached; no capacity is stated.