Mesnerhaus Sankt Nikolai - the gateway to the culture of the Sölktäler
Opening soon:
the Mesnerhaus becomes an experience both on site and virtually.
History, community and a modern cultural experience await you in a nutshell.
Experience history
In the heart of Sankt Nikolai im Sölktal stands the historic Mesnerhaus - a house full of history.
It has characterised the life of the village community since 1639: as a sacristan's house, school, poorhouse and toll station. After its renovation, it became a cultural meeting place for exhibitions, festivals and lectures.
With the redesign in 2025 by the Association for the Preservation of Ancient Sölk Knowledge, the Mesnerhaus opens up as a museum of local history that preserves and vividly conveys the multi-layered culture of the Sölk valleys.
The exhibitions
The remote Sölktal valley has produced a wealth of knowledge over generations - from folk medicine and plant knowledge to customs and traditions. Three subject areas are presented in a multimedia exhibition:
- Bruno Holzinger - the farmer doctor with a special gift
Medicine and ethnobotany as reflected in his life and the flora of the region. - Posch Hans - the musical foundling from the Mesnerhaus
From orphan to musician - his moving story in a historic parlour. - Culinary delights of the Sölk
Typical dishes and customs throughout the year - an insight into the art of cookery and festive traditions.
This makes the Mesnerhaus in Sankt Nikolai a place where the knowledge, stories and lifestyles of the Sölktäler can be experienced by present and future generations.
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Arrival
The sacristan's house is located in the village of St. Nikolai im Sölktal, right next to the parish church, which is still visible.
From the west (Germany, Salzburg)
Take the Tauern motorway (A10) to the Ennstal junction. Take the exit towards Graz/Schladming and follow the Ennstal Bundesstraße (B320) for about 35 km until you reach Pruggern. From there, take the Sölkpass road (L704) directly to St. Nikolai im Sölktal.
From the south (Graz)
Take the south motorway (A2) and then the Semmering motorway (S6) to the St. Michael junction. Continue on the Pyhrn motorway (A9) to the Liezen junction. From there, follow the Ennstal federal road (B320) to Espang. The Sölkpass road (L704) then leads directly to St. Nikolai im Sölktal.
From the east (Vienna)
Take the Pyhrn motorway (A9) to the Liezen junction and follow the Ennstal federal road (B320) to Espang, turn off and continue to Stein an der Enns. From there, the Sölkpass road (L704) leads directly to St. Nikolai im Sölktal.
