WinterSportMuseum Mürzzuschlag

About the museum

Around 1890, Mürzzuschlag became a centre of skiing in Central Europe. Max Kleinoscheg from Graz and the innkeeper Toni Schruf made skiing known and recognised its value for tourism early on. In 1892, together with Walter Wenderich, they climbed the Stuhleck as the first Alpine summit on skis; in 1893 a ski association was founded and the first international ski race in Central Europe took place in Mürzzuschlag, followed in 1894 by a winter sports exhibition.

On 20 November 1947, the municipal council decided to establish a winter sports museum. At first only cellar rooms in the town hall were available; in 1966 the collection moved to the former forestry building at Wiener Straße 79, later to the present building at Wiener Straße 13.

The collection is among the most important in its field: hundreds of skis, from the means of transport of earlier centuries to winning skis of World Cup stars, plus bindings, boots, clothing, sledges, bobsleighs, toboggans, ice sports equipment, mountaineering, posters, an archive and a specialist library. Around 30 augmented reality stations complement the display, and a separate section is devoted to the town history of Mürzzuschlag.

Highlights

• Hundreds of historical and modern skis, including winning skis of World Cup stars
• Development of bindings, boots and ski fashion
• Bobsleigh, toboggan, ice skating and ice hockey sections
• Around 30 augmented reality stations
• Toni's KinderErlebnisWeg (children's adventure trail)
• Ski Rock Café and reconstructed ski hut

Permanent exhibitions

• Faszination Wintersport – From the beginnings of skiing through teaching techniques and equipment to ice sports, bobsleigh, tobogganing, mountaineering and the history of Mürzzuschlag.
• Schau, schau – AR! – Around 30 stations with augmented reality add an additional, humorous narrative layer to the objects.

Founded

1947

Operated by

Mürzzuschlag Agentur (Eigenbetrieb der Stadtgemeinde Mürzzuschlag)

Director

Hannes Nothnagl (Museumsleiter)

Admission & discounts

Reduced €8 for seniors and other eligible visitors, €7 for students, people with disabilities, civilian service volunteers and emergency organisations. Free with the Steiermark-Card. Children's birthday party €120 for 2 hours (max. 10 children + 2 accompanying adults).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the group offer, wheelchair accessible, seating in the exhibition rooms; dogs on a lead are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Toni's KinderErlebnisWeg with hands-on stations and accompanying booklet, free family programme during the school holidays (included in admission), game stations in the Ski Rock Café.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café

Ski Rock Café with coffee corner on the ground floor, also accessible without a museum visit; historic ski hut for a rest and refreshments.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Event area with the Ski Rock Café and the reconstructed "Scheffelhütte" for celebrations, seminars, lectures and photo shoots; rental from €254 for 4 hours outside opening hours.

Plan your visit