Special exhibitions

The Future of Travel

How will travel change in the future? What will a journey of the future look like and where will it go? This topic is the focus of our staircase exhibition.

TO THE EXHIBITION

Historical images provide insights into the vibrant history of the Payer hut.

Impressive, the Julius-Payer-hut stands at 3,029 meters below the Ortler, the highest peak in South Tyrol. Founded in 1875, it has served as a base for climbers for 150 years

On the occasion of this special anniversary, Karin Ortler, the aunt of the current hut keeper, authored the book titled "The Julius-Payer-Hütte – 150 Years of Alpine Hospitality on the Ortler." The richly illustrated work tells the lively history of the hut through historical photographs, eyewitness accounts, original documents, and press articles. It offers authentic insights into life and work at over 3,000 meters altitude through personal portraits of past generations of hut keepers.

Supported by the Touriseum a permanent exhibition has also been created to showcase the 150-year history of the Julius-Payer-Hütte. Over 20 striking images highlight the most important milestones of its history and invite visitors to discover the fascinating development of the hut.

For those who do not climb, in summer 2025, there will be an opportunity to visit the exhibition at the NATURATRAFOI visitor center.

Virtual exhibition on the publisher and photographer Lorenz Fränzl

A Touriseum exhibition available online shows Lorenz Fränzl's publishing and photographic activities with postcards, photographs and souvenirs (1879 - 1951).

Available only in German or Italian.