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Between Heaven and Earth – Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and the world of 8000ers

Spital am Pyhrn, Oberösterreich, Österreich
  • pets allowed
  • All weather
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for pushchairs

  For safety reasons, the K2 climbing tower in front of the museum is currently closed!

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The museum “Between Heaven and Earth – Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and the world of 8,000ers”, which has been open since 2015, impressively documents the history of alpinism, the physical and psychological conditions endured by extreme climbers, as well as the unique aspects and phases of a high-alpine expedition.

Complete expedition equipment used in several 8,000-meter ascents is also part of the exhibition, as are insights into weather conditions atop the world’s highest summits. In a multimedia video room, you gain a true sense of extreme weather conditions, from gale-force winds to avalanches that threaten life and limb. The honorary patron of the exhibition is Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, the first woman to conquer all 14 8000-ers without bottled oxygen. In original diary excerpts she gives an insight into their own personal mountain experiences. For goosebumps is provided in the space of experience. You will get your shot of adrenaline while climbing the eight meter high K2 climbing tower. A specially designed app leads hikers from the "base camp" to the "high camp". Experienced athletes go from there to the summit of the Great Pyhrgas.



Rental Equipment: NEW: Audio guides (DE, ENG, CZ and NL) available at the cash desk for € 2!

Hint / Advice: For children there is the museum quiz “With Knowledge to the Summit” for €2.50. Young mountaineers explore the highest mountains in the world, symbolically pack an expedition backpack and guess what dangers and risks extreme mountaineers are exposed to.

May 13th, 2023 to October 31st, 2023:
Daily from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.

November 2nd, 2023 to mid-May 2024:
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.
Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm, closed on public holidays.

Elevation

649 m

Accessibility / arrival

Drive into the centre of Spital am Pyhrn. Turn off at the Sparkasse and park here free of charge. You will find the entrance to the museum in the monastery building by the K2 sculpture.

Parking
  • Parking space: 100
  • Bus parking space: 5
Parking fees

In the center of Spital am Pyhrn you can park for free.

Travelling by public transport
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    Other infrastructure

    Public toilets can be found at the back of the municipal office, Stiftsplatz 7.

    Service
    • Shop
    General price information
    • adults: € 9
    • children up to 15 years: € 4,50
    • Pupils, students, pensioners: € 7
    • groups: € 7
    • guided tour package (up to 25 persons): € 40
    • Family ticket: when buying an adult ticket, children pay only € 1
    • school groups: € 4
    • incl. educational programme: € 6.50
    • school groups incl. guided tour: € 7
    Payment methods
    Debit and credit cards
    ATM card
    Mastercard
    Visa
    Other payment methods
    Cash payment
    Discounts (Age-related / Groups)
    • Children
      Children under 15 years: € 4,50
    • Student groups with school class
      School groups: € 4, -
      including half-day program. € 6.50
    • Students
      € 7,-
    • Seniors
      € 7,-
    • Handicapped
      Free admission
    • Families
      2 parents with up to 3 children: € 19, -
      1 parent with up to 3 children: € 11, -
    • Groups
      Group: € 7, -
      School groups: € 4, -
      including half-day program. € 6.50
    Discounts (Memberships)
    • OÖ Nachrichten (news)
      € 1 entry discount
    • Pyhrn-Priel-Card
      free entrance as often as you like
    • Phyrn-Priel seasonal pass
      free entrance as often as you like
    • Family Card OÖ
      when buying an adult card, children only pay € 1
      https://www.familienkarte.at/d…
    Other discounts

    Schladming-Dachstein card: Adults € 7 | Children € 3.80 Alpine Club € 1 discount on all tickets

    • Holiday coupon Pyhrn-Priel
    • All weather
    • Suitable for groups
    • Suitable for schools
    • Suitable for pushchairs
    • Pets allowed
    • Suitable for teenagers
    • Suitable for seniors
    • Suitable for single travelers
    • Suitable for friends
    • Suitable for couples
    • Suitable for children
    Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
    • Winter

    Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM.

    Access
    • ground level accessible
    other information
    • door width (min. 80 cm)

    Contact


    Between Heaven and Earth – Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and the world of 8000ers
    Stiftsplatz 1
    4582 Spital am Pyhrn

    Phone +43 7563 249
    Fax machine +43 7563 249 - 20
    E-Mailspital@pyhrn-priel.net
    Webwww.weltder8000er.at

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    Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH
    Stiftsplatz 1
    4582 Spital am Pyhrn

    Phone +43 7563 249
    Fax machine +43 7563 249 - 20
    E-Mailspital@pyhrn-priel.net
    Webwww.weltder8000er.at

    We speak the following languages

    German
    English

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