In the historic old town of Althofen, you will be amazed by the great view and a unique museum with original exhibits by the inventor and universal genius Dr. Carl Auer von Welsbach: gas incandescent light, metal filament incandescent lamp (OSRAM), lighterflints (TIAGfounder). He was the discoverer of four important chemical elements, a worldwide successful entrepreneur, and a noble benefactor. Awarded with the Austrian Museum Quality Seal.
Tips: Guided tours for groups are possible upon prior reservation. School groups from 6 years old.
Opening hours:
01/05–26/10: Wed–Sun: 10 am–5 pm
Day off: Mon, Tue
info@auer-von-welsbach-museum.at
http://www.auer-von-welsbach-museum.at/de/
Burgstraße 8, 9330 Althofen, Österreich
ca. 1 h
€ 5,-
1 free admission every day. Photo ID required.
By car: from Klagenfurt S37 via St. Veit to Althofen, the museum is located next to the parish church, parking: Burgstraße. By train (lines 600 and 601): 20 minutes walking from the Treibach-Althofen train station; By bus: 10 minutes walking from the bus station.
