Gmünd was the site of the Porsche production facility from 1944 to 1950 after the company relocated from Stuttgart.
The museum features the original workshop tools and technical drawings from the Porsche Gmünd era.
It houses the earliest Porsche 356 models built by hand at the Gmünd sawmill site.
Helmut Pfeifhofer, the founder, has been a long-time enthusiast and collector of the brand's early history.
The museum displays vehicles that competed in major international rally events.
It contains a unique collection of Porsche-powered Volkswagen and Austro-Daimler variants.
The building itself reflects the humble, rural beginnings of the Porsche manufacturing project.
The Porsche Automuseum Helmut Pfeifhofer is the first private automobile museum in Austria, established in 1982. It is located in Gmünd, the town where Ferdinand Porsche moved his design office during World War II and where the first Porsche 356 was constructed. The collection focuses on the early history of Porsche, featuring prototypes, sports cars, and racing vehicles. It maintains a strong emphasis on the engineering heritage of the Porsche family in the Carinthian region. The museum displays original exhibits, including cars from the company's early production years. The facility serves as a testament to the industrial history of the Lieser Valley.
Beside the prototype models that highlight the transition from 356 design to serial production.
Combine your visit with a walk through the medieval town center of Gmünd, located just steps away.
Read the provided historical placards closely, as they detail the specific shift from Stuttgart to Carinthia during the war.
Do not expect a massive, modern interactive facility; this is a focused, historical exhibition space.
Closed annually during late autumn and winter months, typically reopening in the spring.
