The Local Museum Achental at the shores of Lake Achensee is located in a beautiful old farmhouse.
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On the northern bank of Lake Achensee, in Achenkirch near the Scholastika shipping pier, a gorgeous Tyrolean farmhouse is situated: Its living quarters and working area are built, the roof is made of wood. This beautiful Sixenhof dates back to the year 1361 AD and was rebuilt in its present form in 1810 after a fire. After the restoration of the farmhouse, in 1987 the Local Museum Achental (Heimatmuseum Achental) has been opened.
Inside the Sixenhof plenty of former way of life and world of work of Tyrolean farmers can be experienced. 21 rooms are dispersed on three floors ans show exhibits of the fields handicraft, hunting, fishing, firemanship, Lake Achensee shipping and timber industry. The two lower floors are dedicated to former rural life. Also a farriery, a cobbler's shop and a weaving mill are shown.
The Sixenhof is also venue of popular events, like the traditional erecting of the maypole on May 1 and the Achental Fair in October. At Christmas time, however, the farm houses one of the oldest cribs of the valley with life-size figures and live animals. Also interesting: getting married here!
Contact info
- Achenkirch 29 - 6215 - Achenkirch
- +43 5246 6508
- info@sixenhof.at
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
Tyrolean Mountain Christmas:
€ 7.50 adults
€ 7.50 young people (15-18 years)
€ 3.00 children (6-14 years)
€ 7.00 groups of more than 20 persons (without Tyrolean Christmas snack)
€ 10.00 groups of more than 20 persons (with coffee, tea or mulled wine, traditional fruit bread)
free for children up to 6 years
More information
The Local Museum Achental at the Sixenhof stays open also during the Advent period for the Tyrolean Mountain Christmas (Dec 13 to 27, 2022).
Winter closure from the end of December to the end of April, the summer season 2023 will start in early May.
