Sonnenwelt Grossschönau
Contact & Informations
3922 Großschönau
Sonnenplatz 1
+43 2815 77270 50
+43 2815 77270 40
SONNENWELT whisks you off on an exciting course over 2000m²: from the energy efficient nomadic tents of 10000 years ago over the clever techniques of the Ancient Egyptians and Romans through to high-tech “made in Austria”. On the way you will not only get practical tips for your own house but can also prove your knowledge and test your skills in challenging games! Touching and trying things out is the name of the game at the numours interactive game stations. After an exciting journeay through SONNENWELT why not spend some time in the Café an d the Waldviertler Regional Speciality Shop.
The special exhibition entitled „The Powerchanger“ takes you into the fascinating world of renewable electricity: from sustainable renewable energy production to efficient use in homes and mobility. Electricity is incredibly versatile and accompanies our daily life around the clock! But what happens in the event of a blackout? How can electricity be generated from renewable sources? What can we all contribute? Get to know the Powerchanger and find answers to all these questions!
Highlights
- 3-langugae exhibition in German, English and Czech
- Film at the beginning (10 minutes)
- Special Exhibition „The Powerchanger“ taking you into the fascinating world of renewable electricity: from sustainable renewable energy production to efficient use in homes and mobility.
- Get in the zone on this journey through 12 time zones, travel back to the beginning of our planet and of all energy and click yourself through the ages!
- Multimedia-Guide
- We offer free tours for individual visitors from Tuesday to Thursday starting at 10:30 AM and 2 PM an on Friday starting at 10:30 AM in German!
- tours for groups in English (booking in advance!)
- SONNENWELT is wheelchair access friendly
- regardless of weather conditions & interactive
- For young & old!
- Energy-Experience-Playground
Infrastructure
- Energy-Experience-Playground
- SONNENWELT-Shop (a wide variety of articles from and around the Waldviertel)
- Café (a variety of beverages – ranging from coffee to wine)
- wheelchair access friendly
- parking spaces available – There is also a seaparate car park for wheelchair users and a family car park.
Opening Times
Season 2024: 24th March – 31st Octobre 2024
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 AM till 4 PM (last entry at 3pm) Closed on Mondays (except holidays)
For groups booked in advance we also open on Mondays an during the winter break.
Free tours in German for individuals from Tuesday to Thursday starting at 10:30 am and 2 pm and on Fridays at 10:30 am (except rest day).
Prices
Adult: EUR 13,00
Children (6-15 years): EUR 9,00
Children under 6 years: free
Families (2 adults and 1 child): EUR 33,-
Families (2 adults and 2 children): EUR 40,-
each further child: EUR 7,-
Group (of over 20 people): EUR 11,00
School classes: EUR 8,00,-
Reduced rates: Senior Citizens (over 60), Students (up to 25), military/national service personnel, handicapped persons (only with ID): EUR 11,00
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