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Auer von Welsbach Museum
Carinthia's historic centre

Auer von Welsbach Museum

Museums

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, as well as special children’s guided tours. Groups of children from 4 years of age.

Opening hours: 28/04–27/10: 10 am–5 pm, Wed–Sun Day off: Mon, Tue

Note

Tips: Guided tours for groups are possible upon prior reservation, as well as special children’s guided Groups of children from 4 years of age.

Dwell time

ca. 1 h

Savings

5,00

Nutzungsinformationen

1 free admission every day. Photo ID required.

Arrival

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.

Auer von Welsbach Museum
Excursion destinations in the vicinity
Medieval castle construction site Friesach
Medieval castle construction site Friesach
Leisure Park Althofen
Leisure Park Althofen
Heinrich Harrer Museum
Heinrich Harrer Museum
Bonuspartner in der Nähe
Gigasport
Gigasport
Forest Adventure World at lake Klopeiner See
Forest Adventure World at lake Klopeiner See
Dry Luge Run & Adventure Climbing Garden Klippitztörl
Dry Luge Run & Adventure Climbing Garden Klippitztörl
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