Farmers History at the Open Air Museum

Enter the historical life of Austrians in the province of Salzburg at the Open Air Museum Grossgmain. Covering an area of 50 hectares, this stunning open air museum displays rural buildings, living, and farm management according to centuries-old traditions in Salzburg’s districts.

Follow the development of the houses from the 16th to the 20th century step by step, witness the hard life of Austrian farmers, and admire examples of historic architecture and executed craftsmanship. Enter the farm houses and old village school, and speak to artisans. Fully  immerse yourself in the European rural farm history by seeing mills or old-timer tractors that were used some 50 years ago and have been kept completely intact until today.