A hidden gem in the heart of the Ahrntal valley

Copper was mined in Prettau for over half a millennium. The administrative centre of this mining operation was located in Steinhaus/Cadipietra– and today, the historic grain store (Kornkasten) houses the South Tyrolean Mining Museum – Steinhaus site.

This museum is more than just a place of historical memory – it’s also a space for artistic expression and interpretation:

The photographic work of Walter Niedermayr connects the miners’ landscape with the themes of the exhibition.
Martin Pohl’s striking installation welcomes visitors at the entrance with a powerful representation of Prettau’s coveted copper ore.
The films and soundscapes by Carmen Tartarotti offer a sensitive portrayal of lives shaped by mining, breathing life into the objects on display.

Temporary exhibitions on art, crafts and music further enrich the museum’s varied and vibrant cultural offerings.

Visitor Information

• Last entry at 5:00 PM
• Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
• Closed in winter (until Easter)
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👉 Current opening times and prices available on the website

Discover a cultural treasure – surprising, emotional and full of stories.

Sustainable with the public transport
By bus (line 450) to Steinhaus/Cadipietra, to the bus stop Steinhaus

By car
Bruneck/Brunico – Steinhaus/Cadipietra - 27 km
Kasern/Casere - Steinhaus/Cadipietra - 14 km

Parking
Steinhaus/Cadipietra, next to the bus stop Steinhaus

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