S Pèrkmandlhaus
Two-storey museum in Palù del Fersina on the history of mining in the valley and the lives of miners, linked to the Erdemolo mine (Gruab va Hardimbl).
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum is in the centre of Palù del Fersina (Palai en Bersntol), near the town hall, and takes its name from the Pèrkmandl, an imaginary mining sprite. It is connected with the neighbouring Erdemolo (Gruab va Hardimbl) mine museum and tells the story of mining in the Fersina Valley from the late Middle Ages and its relationship with the Mòcheno community.
The route runs over two floors, beginning with a gallery whose walls are streaked with veins of copper that leads into the world of the mines and the lives of miners. On the first floor visitors discover the minerals sought by miners, the role of natural resources such as wood and water, and the tensions between residents and miners over the use of the land. The second floor is devoted to the communities that shaped the valley: its inhabitants descend not only from miners but also from German-speaking farming populations who arrived from Bavaria and Tyrol around 1200.
Highlights
- Gallery with veins of copper in the walls
- Minerals sought by miners and the use of wood and water
- German-speaking communities who arrived from Bavaria and Tyrol around 1200
- Link with the Erdemolo mine
- Treasure hunt for children at weekends
- Operated by
- Comune di Palù del Fersina
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5Museum only; children aged 4 to 12, people over 65 and residents of Fierozzo, Frassilongo and Sant’Orsola Terme |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 12 (museum only) |
| Seniors | €5Over 65 (museum only) |
| Groups (24+ people) | €5 per personPer person; €3 per person for groups of children or young people up to age 18 |
| Families | €20Two adults and up to three children under 12 |
The full ticket (€8) also includes the Erdemolo mine; the reduced ticket is valid for the museum only. Free admission for residents and for people registered with AIRE (Italian citizens resident abroad) of the Comune di Palù del Fersina, and for children aged 0 to 3; one free ticket for an accompanying adult for every 12 people in a group. Bancomat (debit) cards and credit cards are not accepted.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | €20 · Two adults and up to three children under 12 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 and 16:30, by reservation only, a treasure hunt for children takes place, with clues told by the guide. In front of the museum there is a renovated playground.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking · 30 m to the entrance
Free parking about 30 metres from the museum.
From Trento take the bypass and then the SS 47 Valsugana road towards Padua; leave at Pergine Valsugana and continue on the SP 8 of the Mòcheni Valley to Palù.
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 | Guided tours for schools and groups in the winter months by reservation via WhatsApp or email. |
