The museum is situated at the gateway to the Großglockner High Alpine Road, one of Austria's most famous panoramic drives.
Exhibits explain the formation of the Tauern Window, a unique geological feature where deeper rock layers were pushed to the surface.
The facility maintains a collection of minerals specific to the Hohe Tauern mountain range.
Content includes interactive displays detailing the history and impacts of climate change on local glaciers.
Haus Alpine Naturschau is an interactive natural history museum located at the base of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Fusch. The facility serves as an educational center dedicated to the alpine ecosystem of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Its exhibits focus on geology, glaciology, and the biological diversity of the surrounding high-altitude environment. Visitors can explore geological formations, mineral specimens, and taxidermy representing local fauna. The museum also provides information on the environmental history of the Grossglockner region. It is designed to provide context for travelers intending to traverse the adjacent high-altitude mountain pass.
The outdoor display area which features geological rock samples framed by mountain views.
Visit before driving the Großglockner High Alpine Road to gain better understanding of the landscape you are about to see.
Check the official National Park Hohe Tauern website for temporary closure alerts due to seasonal road conditions.
Do not treat this as a quick roadside restroom stop; the exhibits are intended for those interested in the natural science of the region.
Open during the summer season only, typically aligning with the opening dates of the Großglockner High Alpine Road.
