Culture
Schladming Town Museum in the Bruderladehaus
approx. 1 hour · any number · from 5 €100 m
You don't have to travel far at all to immerse yourself in Schladming's past: just a few minutes' walk from the centre stands the Bruderladehaus, a wonderfully preserved wooden house in the Bavarian-Salzburg-Tyrolean style. It was once a miners' hospital and welfare institution — the 'Bruderlade' cared for the widows and orphans of miners killed in accidents. Since 1989 it has housed the town museum, which takes you from the silver boom of the Middle Ages through the Reformation era to Schladming's rise as a Ski World Championship town. The perfect item on your itinerary when the clouds hang low.
What awaits you
The museum spans several centuries of town history: mining for silver, copper and nickel in the Schladminger Tauern, the lives of the miners, the turbulent times of Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and the development from small mining town to international winter sports resort. The building itself is an exhibit: the wooden Bruderladehaus is among the oldest and most beautiful houses in Schladming, and the moment you step inside you feel like you're on a little journey through time.
Prices & opening times
Admission costs € 5.00 for adults and € 3.00 for pupils and students; children up to 14 and people with disabilities go free, as do Sommercard holders (as of July 2026). The 2026 season runs from 16 June to 8 October. Opening is mainly in the mornings: in July and August Monday to Friday 9 am–12 noon, on Tuesdays and Thursdays additionally 1–4 pm; in June, September and October Tuesday to Thursday. You'll find current times at museum.schladming.at.
Getting there & ideas to combine
The museum sits on Talbachstrasse 110, just a few minutes' walk from the main square — so you need neither car nor bus. In changeable weather, the visit combines beautifully with a stroll through town: first wander the lanes with their historic townhouses, then into the museum, and afterwards to one of the cafés on the main square. If you like, add a detour to the nearby Talbachklamm when the weather improves.
Insider tips
Plan your visit for the morning — afternoons it's only open on certain days. For families the museum is an inexpensive destination, as children up to 14 get in free. And if you're out and about in summer with the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard, admission costs you nothing at all. Group tours can be arranged by phone on +43 676 3668090.
- Historic Bruderladehaus from days gone by
- Schladming's mining and town history
- Centrally located, reachable on foot
- Children up to 14 free
Tip: Combine your museum visit with the historic town walk: the Bruderladehaus sits on Talbachstrasse near the Talbachklamm, and afterwards a coffee awaits on the main square. Admission is free with the Sommercard.
Getting there: Right in Schladming, Talbachstrasse 110 — just a few minutes' walk from the town centre, no car needed.
Price: Adults € 5.00, pupils/students € 3.00, children up to 14 free, people with disabilities free; free admission with the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard. As of July 2026.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
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location & directions.
100 mas the crow flies from winter.gartenGoogle Maps ↗
frequently asked questions.
How much does the Schladming Town Museum cost?
Adults pay € 5.00, pupils and students € 3.00. Children up to 14, people with disabilities and Sommercard holders enjoy free admission (as of July 2026).
When is the town museum open?
In the 2026 season from 16 June to 8 October, mainly in the mornings (in July/August Mon–Fri 9 am–12 noon, Tue and Thu also 1–4 pm). Exact times are listed at museum.schladming.at.
How long does a visit take?
Allow around an hour for the exhibition in the Bruderladehaus — ideal to combine with a stroll through town.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes, the mining themes in particular are fascinating for children, and admission is free up to age 14.
Is the museum a good choice when it rains?
Absolutely — it's centrally located in Schladming, completely indoors and just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
