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The Nature Park House Großsölk Castle
The small castle of Großsölk was originally a stopover and rest station for the Saumers on their way to the Sölk Pass. Today, part of the castle is a museum. In addition, it houses exhibitions and an event space.
The history of the castle
The historic house was built in the 14th century. Furthermore, it has always had an important function for the ancient trade routes through the Sölk Pass.
Until the 17th century, the castle belonged to the respective provincial governors. In 1617, they sold it to the Jesuit order.
After the dissolution of the order, the house served as a parish farm. Since 1998, it has finally been the seat of the Nature Park House. Therefore, the castle today combines history and the experience of nature.
Exhibitions in 2026 at Schloss Großsölk
- NEW: The lost night sky – light pollution and its consequences
The exhibition impressively shows how artificial light has changed our view of the starry sky. It also explains the effects this has on humans, animals, and the environment.
- Climate winners? - Climate losers!
This exhibition explains the consequences of climate change on vegetation through phaeological events. For example, it concerns the earlier flowering of the holm oak and the increasing forest edge. It also deals with the effects on the native wildlife.
- The gold of the mountain pastures (Ennstaler Steirerkas)
The Ennstaler Steirerkas is a regionally typical agricultural product with a long tradition and history. The exhibition showcases the ancient cheese tradition from the Middle Ages to the present day, embedded in the cultural development history.
In six medieval castle rooms, a permanent exhibition on the nature and history of the nature park is also presented.
The digital 3D tour of Schloss Großsölk
The free 3D tour takes you through around 370 m² on three floors. Twelve videos accompany you through the house. This way, you can walk along the ancient trails of the Saumer and learn about the eventful history of the castle. In addition, endangered animal species, avalanche runoff, and the murmuring of streams and mountain lakes await you.
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EVENTS 2026
Saturday, 09.05.2026 from 10:00 - 16:00
Garden market with lectures: 10:00-12:00 herbal workshop for children aged 5 and over, 12:00 garden tour with Martha, 14:00 lecture „The local wayside pharmacy“ with Eva Tragner
Every Wednesday from 10.06. - 02.09.2026, 10:00 am
Guided tour through the Jesuit garden at Großsölk Castle
Saturday, 25.07.2026, 12:00 noon
With astronomer Stefan Wallner. In case of bad weather, guided tour of the light pollution exhibition
Saturday, 15.08.2026, 11:30 a.m.
Meeting point in front of the church
Saturday, 26.09.2026, 13:00 - 17:00 with Armin Pleschberger
The Jesuit garden in the courtyard
The Jesuit Garden in the courtyard of Schloss Großsölk is recognized as a teaching and demonstration garden. In addition to flowers, many medicinal and aromatic herbs also thrive here. In addition, new and old vegetable varieties that have fallen into oblivion are grown. Therefore, during the guided tours offered, you will learn interesting facts about their use in cooking, cosmetics, and folk medicine. A visit to the Jesuit Garden is also possible daily, even without a guide.
Image recognition Night Sky: © Zoltán Kolláth
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