Stadtmuseum Bad Tölz
Town and cultural history of the Isarwinkel on three floors in the Seidl building on Tölzer Marktstraße – from rafting and brewing to the Leonhardifahrt.
About the museum
Members of the Historical Association founded the Tölz museum in 1886; since 1930/31 the town of Bad Tölz has been its sponsor. Among the early showpieces is the magnificent gala sedan chair of the Counts of Toerring-Seefeld from the 18th century, which was rediscovered in 2016, restored and shown in the Bavarian State Exhibition in 2019.
Initially housed at Schloßplatz, the collection moved in 1982 to the former Bürgerbräu property on Marktstraße. The Munich architect Gabriel von Seidl had converted the building into a town hall in the Heimatstil from 1903; after the city administration moved out in 1979, it became a Heimat- und Bürgerhaus (local heritage and community house), in which the tourist information office is now also located.
Between 2009 and 2021 the permanent exhibition was redesigned in several stages. On more than 800 square meters, around 2,000 objects are spread over 38 thematic areas: the second floor deals with landscape, crafts, raft trade and brewing tradition, the third with the interplay of nobility and bourgeoisie up to the 20th century, the fourth with folk belief, customs and leisure.
On the first floor, the Bürgersaal and gallery show changing exhibitions; the historic council chamber serves as an event space. In fall 2026 the building will receive new, energy-saving LED lighting.
Highlights
- Gala sedan chair (Prunksänfte) of the Counts of Toerring-Seefeld from the 18th century
- Raft trade on the Isar and Danube to the Black Sea
- Themed room on the Tölz Leonhardifahrt, intangible cultural heritage
- Nativity scene collection and gallery of sacred sculpture
- Music room, traditional costume rooms and sports room
- Museum building by Gabriel von Seidl on Marktstraße
Permanent exhibitions
- Land und Bewohner – Earth history, early settlement and Tölz crafts from lime burning to the glassworks; the focus is on raft trade and brewing tradition.
- Adel und Bürgertum – The path from the Wittelsbach market town to the bourgeois city with hunting, marionette theater and music, as well as town history up to the Nazi era, supported by media stations.
- Volksglaube, Traditionen und Freizeit – Leonhardifahrt, textiles, sacred sculpture and nativity scenes, rooms on Gabriel von Seidl and the writers of the Isarwinkel, as well as regional sports.
- Founded
- 1886
- Operated by
- Stadt Bad Tölz
- Director
- Elisabeth Hinterstocker
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Retirees, pupils, students and severely disabled people (with ID) |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children from 6 to 16 years €3. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced admission for retirees. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3With a degree of disability of 80 or more, free admission including a companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Pupils and students. |
| Groups | €3 per personGroup tour €45 plus €3 admission per adult or €1.50 per pupil. School classes from the Tölz special-needs schools have free admission. |
| Families | €92 adults and 2 children. |
| Special exhibition, adults | €7.50 |
| Special exhibition, reduced / children | €4.50 |
Free admission with the Tölzer Gästekarte and the KönigsCard. Other rates according to the price list (listed with the special exhibitions): school classes €2.25 per person, groups of 10 or more €4.50 per person, family ticket €13.50.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair-suitable entrance via the tourist information office on Marktstraße (street with a gradient of approx. 6%, companion recommended). Through-elevator (door width approx. 80 cm) to all floors; some low door thresholds between rooms. The restrooms on the third floor have aids but can be used by wheelchair users only with assistance (threshold 2–3 cm). The gallery on the first floor is reachable via a ramp. Seating and free folding stools on every floor; visits with staff support are welcome after advance notice.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €9 · 2 adults and 2 children. |
Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children (€9).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bad Tölz Hauptpost
City bus lines 311 and 313 to the stop Hauptpost; by rail with the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) to Bad Tölz.
By car
Paid parking
Parking lot P12 (Schloßplatz, €1.50 per hour, no time limit, accessible parking spaces) or the parking lot in front of the town hall at Schloßplatz.
- Accessible parking
The museum is located in the pedestrian zone of Marktstraße. Bicycle racks directly in front of the building at the Winzerer monument; e-bike batteries can be charged at the tourist information office.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Museum shop in the building (plus online shop) as well as the Tölzer Heimatwerk with products by regional craftspeople (Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00). Dogs are allowed on a short leash.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
The historic council chamber is rented out for concerts, readings and civil ceremonies (daily rate €175, sparkling wine reception on request). The Bürgersaal (approx. 140 m²) and gallery (approx. 60 m²) on the first floor can be rented as exhibition rooms.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Individual tours for groups can be booked via an inquiry form. Dogs may be brought along. |
