Industrial & heritage museums in Carinthia

The Granatium in Radenthein is an adventure museum that provides a comprehensive insight into the history, extraction, and use of the garnet stone. This unique museum offers an interactive experience, allowing visitors to learn about the significance of this precious stone in a fun and engaging way.

The Museum for Traffic and City History in Sankt Veit an der Glan, opened in 2004, offers a unique combination of the region's traffic history and the city history of St Veit. This amalgamation of two distinct historical aspects provides a comprehensive understanding of the city's past and its development over the years.

The Wiener Tramwaymuseum boasts a collection of over 100 historical vehicles, nearly 30 of which are still operational. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of Vienna's tram, city railway, and former trolleybus history, showcasing vehicles from all eras. This allows visitors to gain a deep understanding of the evolution of public transport in Vienna.

The Bergbaumuseum Klagenfurt was situated in a 500-meter-long tunnel. This tunnel was originally created in the middle of 1942 as an air-raid shelter, driven into a quarry used for the extraction of green slate into the Kreuzbergl.

Schaubergwerk Knappenberg is a show mine and a tourist attraction located in the municipality of Hüttenberg in Carinthia. This historical site offers a unique insight into the mining industry, providing an opportunity for visitors to explore the underground world of miners.