Museum Großes Walsertal

Life in extreme locations
The Große Walsertal can officially call itself a biosphere reserve, which indicates a high quality of life. For centuries, the population has had to strategically solve a variety of problems in order to survive. The inhabitants are still exposed to geographical, economic and social extremes that differ from other regions. What developments have taken place in the Großes Walsertal? What are the prospects for people living in the Großes Walsertal today? The exhibition and themed tour at the Museum Großes Walsertal are dedicated to this interesting field of tension, from the colonisation of the valley to the present day.

The Museum
The imposing semi-detached house in the centre of Sonntag is a piece of history in itself. Over the centuries it has served as a home, a dairy, a bakery and an inn. Since 1981, the house has housed a museum. Today, the museum building and stables are owned by the six municipalities in the valley. The museum is run by the Großes Walsertal Heimatverein. The extensive museum work is carried out by interested members of the society on a voluntary basis.

Period: 10.05.2025 - 05.10.2025

Weekday: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays

Opening hours: 14:00 - 17:00 and by appointment

Prices:
free of charge with the Guest Card Bregenzerwald & Großes Walsertal 
free of charge for children up to 15 years accompanied by an adult
€ 7,00 per adult without Guest Card
€ 6,00 per person reduced and for groups of 10 persons or more
Guided tours on request, € 50,00 plus entrance fee


Guided tour for adults
Using selected objects, visitors learn a lot about the history and social structures of the village communities, about power structures and devotion and about the endeavour to face up to extremes in every form. Visitors gain insight rather than an overview.

Participants: from 10 people
Duration: approx. 1.5 h
Languages: German, English and Walser
Price: € 50,00 plus admission
Information & registration: Elisabeth Burtscher, T +43 664 12 35 517

With the Guest Card Bregenzerwald & Großes Walsertal admission is free.

With the Walser Guest Card the entrance to the museum is free of charge.