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Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald

The Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald is located in the old parsonage in St. Josefen, Switzerland, and offers insights into the history of the villages of St. Josefen, Abtwil and Engelburg as well as the life of the people of Gaiserwald in past centuries. On each floor there is a playback device for interviews with familiar Gaiserwald personalities. The exhibition covers topics such as churches and religious life, crafts and trade, agriculture and forestry, nutrition, leisure, fire brigade as well as military and shooting. The building was erected in 1681 as a parsonage and was acquired by the municipality of Gaiserwald in 1982 and converted into a museum.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open on the last Sunday of each month from 11:00 to 16:00; for groups and school classes by appointment.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
11:00-16:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
gaiserwald.ch
Address
Spiseggstrasse 27, 9030 St. Josefen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Abtwil SG, St. Josefen400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
25m
Zürich HB
1h 29m
Zug
2h 0m
Chur
2h 4m
Olten
2h 11m

FAQ

  • How can I visit the Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald with a group or school class?
    Groups and school classes can visit the museum by appointment. The contact person is Barbara Hutter (Tel. 071 313 86 80).
  • Can a civil wedding take place at the Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald?
    Yes, the wedding can take place in the wedding room of the museum in St. Josefen. Information and contact persons can be found in the services section of the municipality.
  • What does the Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald show on its different floors?
    The museum shows on the ground floor the history of the three villages and religious life, on the first floor the villages then and now with geology and peat cutting, on the second floor crafts, agriculture and forestry as well as nutrition, and on the third floor leisure, fire brigade, military, associations, children's toys as well as kitchen and household 100 years ago.

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