Freilichtmuseum Vorau

The Freilichtmuseum Vorau, also known as Museumsdorf Vorau, is a unique open-air museum located in Vorau, Styria. It offers a glimpse into the past by showcasing historical farmhouses complete with outbuildings and a variety of historical everyday objects. Visitors can explore the authentic rural buildings that have been carefully reconstructed on the museum's nearly 1-hectare site.

The Collection at Freilichtmuseum Vorau

The museum's collection is arranged around a central square and includes about twenty objects. These include a farmhouse, numerous outbuildings and field boxes, a mill, a forge, and several forest worker huts. Each of these structures provides a unique insight into the rural life of the past, making the museum a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts.

Crafts and Tools at Freilichtmuseum Vorau

In addition to the historical buildings, the Freilichtmuseum Vorau also displays a variety of old equipment, machines, and tools from increasingly rare crafts. These include professions such as carpenters, joiners, coopers, wheelwrights, cobblers, potters, linen weavers, saddlers, ropemakers, binders, shingle makers, and printers. This collection provides a unique opportunity to learn about these traditional crafts and the tools they used.