Museum Viamala

Rheinwald local history museum

Heimatmuseum Rheinwald

The history of transit traffic over the Splügen and San Bernardino Alpine passes is the focus of the exhibition in Splügen.

Description

Various implements such as chests and barrels from the muleteer era are on display. The museum also documents rural life using agricultural tools and utensils for textile work. The museum is located in the palazzo of Johann Paul von Schorsch in the old part of the village of Splügen. This is one of the most magnificent Splügen Schorsch houses and has beautiful interior decorations in the form of frescoes with mythological depictions.

The Rheinwald local history museum is getting an upgrade!
After more than four decades of operation, the Rheinwald local history museum is about to undergo a comprehensive redesign. The aim is to create a cultural offering in the Rheinwald that is accessible daily and all year round! To this end, an attractive, modern exhibition that can be experienced independently is planned.

The Rheinwald local history museum is expected to remain closed until the end of 2024.

Pop-up exhibition Rheinwald Museum
A temporary exhibition from the Rheinwald local history museum provides insights into the time of travelers and those who stayed 200 years ago, from 1823. The pop-up exhibition is located in the guest information office at Bodaplatz in Splügen and is expected to be accessible during regular opening hours until the end of 2024 for free.

Prices

Per person CHF 4.00.

Opening hours

The Rheinwald local history museum is being renovated and refurbished and is expected to remain closed until the end of 2024.

Directions

Public Transport

Splügen can be reached by PostBus. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.

Directions

Splügen is located on the A13/E43 national highway (exit no. 28). Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

There is a large parking lot at the football pitch(location Google Maps). The museum of local history can be reached on foot within 7 minutes from the parking lot.

Audio Guide

Heimatmuseum Rheinwald

Contact

Rheinwald local history museum

Oberdorf 65, 7435 Splügen

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