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Here more than 150 motorcycles and sidecars, mostly BMW’s, spanning approximately 100 years, are displayed. In a courtyard you will find a display lovingly presented with great attention to detail. This display includes police motorcycles. Opening hours: May to October 10:00 – 17:00

Housed in the „Fischerturm“ (a former defence tower of the castle), the museum was furnished by the artist Gertrude Stöhr. She herself created many sacral works for churches throughout Austria. Why not take part in a workshop and test yourself with the various enamel techniques! We are more than happy to put you in touch with the museum.

The 100.000sqm family park offers entertainment for the whole family. From the herb garden to tractor rides and even aqua walking, there is something for everyone. April - October from 10:00 to 17:00 

The Benedictine monks’ workplace for natural sciences not only has exhibits pertaining to the different fields of natural science, it also has a weather station. Guided tours 1 May – 31 0ctober: 10:00 and 14:00

The Diocese Lambach can be visited at any time from Easter Sunday to 31 October, Mondays to Fridays, during the opening hours that are posted on the gate. Guided tours take place at 14:00 on all these days.  The diocese can also be reached by means of the narrow gage railway operated by Stern & Hafferl. 

You can learn more about the art of paper making and give it a try yourself, or you can try your skills on the historical printing press.

From 2 April to 31 October. Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 – 16:00, only 15 minutes away from Vorchdorf.

In more than 20 showrooms at the Scharnstein Palace, the Austrian Criminal Museum documents the history of the Austrian justice and safety and security system from the late middle ages to current day. The palace in the centre of Scharnstein can be reached in only 20 minutes. Opening hours:  1 May – 15 October, 10:00 – 16:30, daily except Monday and Friday. 

Only the arrival in the Alm valley makes it worthwhile to explore the wildlife park more in depth. In the 60ha grounds you can walk along well established paths to get a closer look at the local fauna. The park is perfect for children to explore. Should they get tired the park has wagons for hire. Opening hours:  April – October 09:00 – 17:00.