Our
Exhibitions

The starting point for great adventures!

Explore the fascinating world of Hohe Tauern National Park through lots of exciting experience stations.

Ein Mädchen hält ein Geweih im Besucherzentrum Mallnitz

Ein Nationalparkmitarbeiter bei einer Erklärung für eine Familie

2 Kinder bei einem Versuch mit einer Wasserflasche die sie verkehrt halten

Information

"univerzoom nationalpark"

The BIOS National Park Center in Mallnitz is the perfect starting point for adventures in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The exhibition "univerzoom national park" unveils the secrets of the park's nature in fascinating ways. Experience an animated rockslide, marvel at tiny survival experts, explore the mysterious wilderness, or admire the rich diversity of wildlife. Numerous interactive stations invite visitors of all ages to delve into the wonders of the Hohe Tauern. Guided tours through the exhibition are available upon request.

A special highlight of the exhibition is the rangerlab. During summer, the rangerlab "valuable water" opens its doors to make the incredible power of water come alive. Discover how water shapes our landscapes, meet fascinating creatures living in mountain streams, and much more. Exciting experimental stations invite both young and old to actively engage and playfully explore the secrets of water.

In winter, visitors can look forward to the rangerlab "nature’s inspiration". This winter experience offers insights into how animals such as foxes, golden jackals, squirrels, and ptarmigans prepare for the cold season. Creativity blossoms as natural materials are transformed into unique artworks – a delightful activity for all ages!
Directions
- ARRIVAL BY TRAIN
  
  Destination station: Mallnitz-Obervellach; more information: www.oebb.at
  
  Mallnitz is perfectly accessible by train. Intercity trains stop at Mallnitz-Obervellach station every 2 hours. The BIOS National Park Center Mallnitz is only a 20-minute walk along a mountain stream and through the center of the National Park community. Thus, the visit to the National Park Hohe Tauern can start environmentally friendly.
  
  GETTING THERE BY CAR
  
  From Salzburg:
  - Take the A10 going south; at the Werfen junction take the B311 in the direction of Zell am See. Continue for approx. 20 km on the main road (Bundesstrasse) to Badgastein-Böckstein, where there is a motorail service to Mallnitz.
  - Or: Take the A10 to Spittal a. d. Drau, then the E66, B106 and B105 to Mallnitz. (Please note: the Tauerntunnel is subject to a toll!)
  From Vienna: Take the A2 to Villach, then take the A10 going north. In Spittal a. d. Drau take the E66, B106 and B105 to Mallnitz.

Info

Contact
Hohe Tauern National Park Carinthia
BIOS National Park Center Mallnitz
9822 Mallnitz 36 / Austria
Tel: +43 (0) 4825 6161
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Questions?
Contact
Magdalena Karan
Tel: +43 (0) 4825 6161
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Exhibitions in detail

Edmund
von Mojsisovics

Edmund von Mojsisovics, a universal scholar and co-founder of the Alpine Club, was one of Europe’s foremost geologists and palaeontologists. Around 1900 he commissioned the construction of the Liebermann Villa, with vistas of the breathtaking summits surrounding Mallnitz. This exhibition showcases not only his extensive life work but also his special ties with the Mallnitz National Park community and the Austrian Alpine Club.

Eine Familie im Besucherzentrum Mallnitz bei einer Wasserstation

rangerlab
"inspiration nature"

In winter, the rangerlab "inspiration nature" becomes part of the univerzoom national park exhibition. Here, visitors of all ages can discover how animals such as foxes, golden jackals, squirrels and ptarmigans prepare for the cold season. Creativity is called for when creativity is called for when visitors design their own works of art using natural materials - a special winter experience for young and old!

Ein Nationalparkmitarbeiter bei einer Erklärung für die Besucher

rangerlab "precious water" –
open for all visitors

The "rrecious water" ranger lab is an integral part of the "Univerzoom National Park" exhibition during the summer months.

What sort of power and energy does water have? How are landscapes shaped by water? What sort of life is teeming in our mountain streams? All this and lots more is there for you to discover in numerous experimental stations. Great fun for all the family.

Special exhibition
MINI Museum

Small hands - big treasures! The MINI Museum presents children's discoveries from nature and culture. 26 treasure chests show the ABC of the National Park region. A fascinating potpourri of childhood memories. From A for eagle feather to M for mouse skeleton to Z for pine cone.