Fasnachtsmuseum in Nassereith

Here, amidst the rugged and bizarre mountain world of the Gurgltal at the foot of the Fern Pass and with the fantastically beautiful Fernstein lakes in the immediate vicinity, the old Tyrolean carnival customs are still very much alive. Every year, carnival is extensively celebrated in Nassereith, with the highlight being the 'Wild Carnival' on Fat Thursday. On this day, immediately after the twelve o'clock chime, the masks take over the rule in the town and move through the streets with exuberant noise during the Schellerlaufen.

Ancient customs can be experienced here directly and most impressively. Over 400 men from the village take part in the procession, thousands of spectators line the alleys and squares. According to tradition, this 'spook' ends with the ringing of bells at 6:00 PM.

In the carnival museum, which was built between 2006 and 2008, you can find out about the Nassereith carnival customs throughout the year. In the mask room in the basement, almost 350 masks and larva are on display - probably the largest collection in the Alpine region! The showpieces are the magnificent wooden masks of the Nassereith artist Franz Josef Kranewitter (1893 – 1974), all the main masks of the Nassereith carnival still come from his hands. The typical bells can also be admired up close here.

In the picture gallery, in addition to historical photographs, presentations by Nassereith artists can be seen, and in the new extension of the museum, the exhibition 'Carnival Experience' shows the past and present of the Nassereith carnival in a 180° panorama. Old depictions and utensils from earlier times lead to the carnival of the present.

In the carnival lounge, the weekly meetings of the carnival committee take place, as well as information evenings and many other events. Thus, the museum becomes a place of encounter and communication for all friends of the traditional carnival activities.

The carnival museum in Nassereith is open every Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM! However, during the carnival season, the museum can only be visited to a limited extent, as many exhibits are in use at the parades.