Museum der Region Vorchdorf - Kitzmantelfabrik

Immerse yourself in the fascinating prehistory and early history of the Vorchdorf region, admire an outstanding collection of tobacco pipes, which is unique nationwide, as well as a remarkable collection of clocks from the famous Vorchdorf clockmaker family Krumhuber.Also gain unique insights into the recent industrial history of the former leather and shoe factory of the Kitzmantel family, which also gives the building its name, and explore exclusive special exhibitions.Seize the opportunity to experience history up close within historic walls in a modern ambience with an original and interactive display depot!Whether alone or in small groups, we warmly welcome you and look forward to your visit to the Museum der Region Vorchdorf.Guided tours are only possible by telephone appointment or by e-mail!Visits and individual guided tours outside our regular opening hours can be arranged at any time by prior arrangement.In addition, it is possible to explore the museum independently and flexibly with an audio guide during opening hours as well as by individual arrangement at any time.Contact:Marktgemeinde Vorchdorf: Mag. Michaela Rachbauer / museum@kitzmantelfabrik.at Heimat- und Kulturverein Vorchdorf: Dr. Claudia Westreicher / dr.claudia@westreicher.at We recommend travelling by public transport!by train:Via Wels station to Lambach station, with the Vorchdorferbahn (line 160) or from Gmunden with the Traunseetram (line 161) of Stern & Hafferl Bahnen to Vorchdorf Eggenberg.numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the Westbahnstrecke (line 101) to Linz/Vienna or Salzburg or to Passau (line 150)Or via Gmunden to the Salzkammergutbahn (line 170) in the direction of Bad Ischl, Hallstatt and Bad Aussee.The Museum der Region Vorchdorf in the Kitzmantelfabrik is located in the immediate vicinity of the station.by bus:OÖVV bus lines 481 from Kirchdorf to Vorchdorf or 501 from Wels to Vorchdorf, stop Vorchdorf stationWith the Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 70 from Scharnstein station via Pettenbach to the Vorchdorf station stop or from Almspitz on Route 80, call and order at least 1 hour in advance at the Taxi Zentrale on 050-422 422.Arrival by bicycle:Coming from Wels or Linz on the R 4 Traunradweg or R6 Römerradweg, or from Gmunden R 4 Traunradweg or from Passau via Vöcklabruck and Schwanenstadt on the R 6 Römerradweg to Lambach, via the Traunkraftwerk Lambach and then via Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting to Vorchdorf.Also via the cycle connection from the R 11 Almtalradweg from Almsee via Pettenbach, briefly on the R 13 Traunviertlerradweg to Einsiedlung and then to Vorchdorf.From Gmunden via Gschwandt to Kirchham, from Laakirchen on the R 13 Traunviertlerradweg to Kirchham, then along the Traunseetram in the direction of Vorchdorf. The museum is located almost directly on Bahnhofstraße.by car:Westautobahn A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A1 - exit A1 VorchdorfWestautobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - exit A1 VorchdorfInnkreisautobahn A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A1 - exit A1 VorchdorfFrom the town centre of Vorchdorf along Bahnhofstraße to the car park of the Kitzmantelfabrik.Please only use the designated parking spaces and respect private property! Thank you for your fairness!

Opening hours & season

• 01.04.2025 – 18.12.2036Do13:00–17:00