{"id":5081,"date":"2022-03-01T12:40:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T10:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover-culture.com\/partner\/5081\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T09:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T07:31:24","slug":"naturparkhaus-schloss-gro%c3%9fs%c3%b6lk","status":"publish","type":"partner","link":"https:\/\/discover-culture.com\/en\/partner\/naturparkhaus-schloss-gro%c3%9fs%c3%b6lk\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature Park House Gro\u00dfs\u00f6lk Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Nature Park House Gro\u00dfs\u00f6lk Castle<\/h3>\n

The small castle of Gro\u00dfs\u00f6lk was originally a stopover and rest station for the Saumers on their way to the S\u00f6lk Pass. Today, part of the castle is a museum. In addition, it houses exhibitions and an event space.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The history of the castle<\/h4>\n

The historic house was built in the 14th century. Furthermore, it has always had an important function for the ancient trade routes through the S\u00f6lk Pass.<\/p>\n

Until the 17th century, the castle belonged to the respective provincial governors. In 1617, they sold it to the Jesuit order.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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Exhibitions in 2026 at Schloss Gro\u00dfs\u00f6lk<\/h3>\n

- NEW: The lost night sky \u2013 light pollution and its consequences<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

- Climate winners? - Climate losers!<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

- The gold of the mountain pastures (Ennstaler Steirerkas)<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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In six medieval castle rooms, a permanent exhibition on the nature and history of the nature park is also presented.<\/p>\n

The digital 3D tour of Schloss Gro\u00dfs\u00f6lk<\/h3>\n

The free 3D tour takes you through around 370 m\u00b2 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.<\/p>\n

After that, it is also worth taking a look at Other cultural partners<\/a> and their digital tours.<\/p>\n

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EVENTS 2026<\/h2>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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