Mesnerhaus

The historic sacristan's house of St. Nikolai lies in the heart of the Sölk Valley. This special building, which in its almost 400 years of existence has served as a village school, poorhouse and orphanage, toll house, and most recently as the residence of the sacristans, as well as a meeting place for the community, now faces a new purpose: it is to become a lively center for traditional knowledge, cultural exchange, and shared learning.

With an interactive exhibition and a varied program of events, the association for the preservation of the ancient knowledge of the Sölk Valley aims to bring ancient knowledge to life and at the same time create a place of togetherness for locals and guests. Distinguished personalities from the valley in the fields of medicine, music, and cuisine are honored. Their actions and work have shaped the village community, and their legacy can still be felt today.

The rear Großsölktal valley (formerly the municipality of St. Nikolai im Sölktal) is unique due to its special topography. Before motorization, the valley was often inaccessible for weeks during the winter months due to avalanches, and even in good conditions it took several hours on foot to reach the nearest larger town. Depending on the season, this isolation meant that the inhabitants had to help themselves in all aspects of daily life. On the other hand, the Großsölktal valley has been snow-covered since the Iron Age. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)