Museum im Heimathaus des Bischof Johannes Zwerger
Small museum in the birthplace of Prince-Bishop Johannes Zwerger in Guggal, a hamlet of Anterivo, open only with a guide.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum is located in Guggal, a hamlet of Anterivo (Altrei) at about 1,180 metres above sea level, in the Trudner Horn nature park, close to the border with Trentino. It is set up in the birthplace of Johannes Zwerger, which is preserved and open to the public as the bishop’s museum.
Zwerger was born on 23 June 1824 in Anterivo, became a priest and professor at the seminary in Trento and from 1863 was vicar general for the German-speaking part of the Diocese of Trento. In 1867 he was appointed Prince-Bishop of Seckau, near Graz. He took part in the sessions of the First Vatican Council (1870), wrote around sixty pastoral letters and other works, including “Die Reise in die Ewigkeit” (1872). He died in Graz in 1893 and remains highly revered in his home municipality.
The house contains period furniture; writings, paintings and documents illustrate the bishop’s life. Visits are only possible with a guide.
Highlights
- Birthplace of Prince-Bishop Johannes Zwerger
- Period furnishings of the house
- Writings, paintings and documents on the bishop’s life
- Mountain setting in the Trudner Horn nature park
Permanent exhibition
- Casa natale del vescovo Zwerger – Period furnishings, writings, paintings and documents on the life of Prince-Bishop Johannes Zwerger, who was born in the house.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 130
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission with a voluntary donation.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 website provides no information on accessibility; it is advisable to ask when booking.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Guggal is a hamlet of Anterivo, about 25 km by road from Ora (Auer).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are only possible with a guide, by prior telephone appointment. |
