Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, Innsbruck
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Tirol Panorama, Innsbruck
Giant circular painting of the Battle of Bergisel and the Kaiserjäger museum
On the Bergisel above Innsbruck stands the Tirol Panorama, opened in 2011. Its heart is the Riesenrundgemälde: a 1,000 m² circular painting from 1896 showing the third Battle of Bergisel on 13 August 1809. It was made by the Munich painter Zeno Diemer under the supervision of Franz von Defregger and is one of only twenty classic circular paintings still in existence.
Besides the panorama there is the permanent exhibition Schauplatz Tirol and the Kaiserjäger museum, which tells the military history of the Tyrolean Kaiserjäger regiment. Children often find the panorama impressive for its size and the many details. Allow about an hour and a half.
Place: Innsbruck
- AgeFrom approx. 8 years
- DurationApprox. 1.5 hours
- CostAdmission charged; see the official website for current prices
- DistanceApprox. 1 hour by car
- SeasonAll year (check opening hours)
- LocationBergisel, Innsbruck
Tips
- Let children search for small details in the circular painting.
- Combine with the Bergisel ski jump, which is close by.
- Choose a rainy day; most of it is indoors.
Practical
The museum is on the Bergisel at the southern edge of Innsbruck, about 1 hour by car from Niederau via the A12. Follow the signs for Bergisel and check opening times and parking beforehand.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Riesenrundgemälde?
A 1,000 m² circular painting from 1896 of the third Battle of Bergisel in 1809, made by Zeno Diemer.
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Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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