Nationalparkhaus Osttirol
Nationalparkhaus Osttirol

Exhibition “Tauern Views - Awesome Moments”

The exhibition “Tauern Views - Awesome Moments” can be visited in the High Tauern National Park Centre in Matrei in East Tyrol

In the former elementary school of Matrei in Osttirol, a listed building from 1866, the High Tauern National Park Centre is located. It houses the permanent exhibition "Tauern Views - Awesome Moments" (Tauernblicke - Momente des Staunens) which was opened on the occasion of the National Park Centre's 25th birthday. On two floors the exhibition gives spectacular insights into the High Tauern National Park, among others with 360° videos.

One of the most impressive videos, is the film shooting of the Grossglockner, with its 3,798 m the highest mountain of Austria. In total six adventure rooms are dedicated to the alpine world and the interesting flora and fauna of the High Tauern National Park. Also the most known spots are on show, such as the imposing Umbal Falls, the impressive glaciers or the Jagdhausalm alpine pasture at the end of the Defereggen Valley, which is among the oldest alpine pastures of Austria.

National park ranger tell you many interesting details about the living conditions in the High Tauern. Besides golden eagles and lammergeiers, also Alpine salamanders and Alpine ibexes are living in the mountain group. The exhibition is topped off with a kid's corner for the young visitors. You can park your car on the church square of Matrei.

Contact info

Opening times

  • Tue 03 Oct 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 04 Oct 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 05 Oct 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 06 Oct 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Sat 07 Oct closed
  • Sun 08 Oct closed
  • Mon 09 Oct 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00

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Summer 2023 (01/07/2023 - 31/08/2023)

  • Mon 10:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 10:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sun 14:00 - 18:00

Feast of the Assumption 2023 (15/08/2023) 10:00 - 18:00

September 2023 (01/09/2023 - 29/09/2023)

  • Mon 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

October 2023 (02/10/2023 - 31/10/2023)

  • Mon 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Tue 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Austrian National Day 2023 (26/10/2023) 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00

Autumn closure 2023 (01/11/2023 - 15/12/2023)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue closed
  • Wed closed
  • Thu closed
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Admission

free admission

€ 4.00 audio guide

More information

Guided tours for groups, adults and children on request. Audio guide in EN, IT, DE. Combined ticket for guided tour of the exhibition in the visitor centre with a ranger and voucher for the Matrei Valley Market (coffee and sweet snack from the National Park Region) on request.

The exhibition "Tauern Views - Awesome Moments" stays open from the 1st of June to October 31, 2023, season closure in spring (early April to the end of May) and in autumn (early November to December). Winter season start 2023 in mid-December.

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