Haus des Gastes Igls

About the museum

The building on Hilberstraße in the center of Igls dates back in its core to the 16th century. It was originally a farm, and later served as an elementary school and municipal hall. The City of Innsbruck, to which Igls belongs, acquired it for museum purposes; today it houses the tourist office and, on the second floor, reached through its own entrance, a small museum.

The initiative came from Wolfgang Platzer, head of the Igls ski school. Almost all exhibits are loans from local residents. The focus is on the history of winter sports at the foot of the Patscherkofel, with skis, bindings, sleds, skeleton sleds, a bobsled from the 1930s and photographs; a native of Igls invented the Backenbindung ski binding.

Another area displays finds and a model of the Brandopferplatz (burnt-offering site) on the Goldbichl south of Igls, a Bronze and Iron Age cult site that began around 1800 BC and was used until the Roman conquest. In addition, there are masks and costumes of the Winteraustreiben (winter-driving-out festival) and a large Krippe (nativity scene) that depicts the house itself and the village center.

Highlights

• Winter sports equipment from skis and sleds to bobsleds and skeleton
• Finds and model of the Brandopferplatz on the Goldbichl
• Masks and costumes of the winter-driving-out festival
• Large Igls nativity scene with village view
• Museum in a historic building in the heart of Igls

Permanent exhibitions

• Wintersport in Igls – Skis, bindings, sleds, skeleton and a bobsled from the 1930s tell the story of winter sport in Igls.
• Brandopferplatz Goldbichl – Finds and a model of the Bronze and Iron Age cult site south of Igls.
• Brauchtum und Krippen – Masks and full-body costumes of the winter-driving-out festival, plus a large nativity scene showing the village center.

Operated by

Innsbruck Tourismus

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
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• 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 museum is on the second floor and is reached through a separate entrance at the back.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The Haus des Gastes is in the center of Igls at Hilberstraße 15; the museum is on the second floor.

Amenities & dining

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