House Museum Villa Freischütz

What was life for Franz Fromm, a merchant and collector, and his family in Merano like? How did they experience the turbulent years from 1921 to 1941? How did family members and employees live together in the typical spa town villa? What did the arts and crafts collection mean to them?

Come to our house museum and find out! Welcome to Villa Freischütz!

Admission
Adults: 10,- €
Discounts (seniors over 65, children under 18, students, disabled persons): 8,- €
2nd floor guided tour: 10,- € / 8,- €

You can visit the rooms on the first floor.You can visit the rooms on the second floor only with a guided tour. We only offer guided tours for small groups. Please book a tour in advance. Due to the construction of the villa and to protect sensitive objects you cannot visit the rooms on your own. A guided tour costs 10,- € or 8,- € per person, it lasts 1.5 hours and is in German, Italian or English.

The ‘Kindergarten’ bus stop on city line 3 is a 5-minute walk from the Villa Freischütz museum. You can also reach the villa in a few minutes walk from the ‘Rundegg’ bus stop on city line 1 and via Priami.

Villa Freischütz is fully accessible. A lift leads to both museum floors.

By bike, starting from the city centre,you can reach the museum along the Sissi trail. Please note that this route is suitable for both pedestrians and cyclists, so please ride with caution. Thank you. Once you reach Piazza Fontana, turn left into via Virgilio to the junction for via Belvedere, where you will reach the museum entrance after 150 metres.

Villa Freischütz is around five minutes' walk from the car park at Piazza Fontana. There are designated parking spaces for disabled people on the first level of the car park. There is a parking space for disabled behind the post office building on Piazza Fontana.

Bicycle parking spaces are located directly in front of the Villa Freischütz. Take care not to park bicycles and e-scooters carelessly. They can pose a danger to blind and visually impaired people as they create obstacles to safely walking along paths and finding entrances. People in wheelchairs and parents with pushchairs can also be hindered by carelessly parked bicycles. Please use the bicycle parking spaces provided.

The right behaviour and good manners make visiting cultural sites more enjoyable for everyone and show your respect for art, culture, and history.

• Photography is sometimes allowed, sometimes not. Check the signs.
• Silent phones and quiet voices make for a better experience – for you and everyone else. This might be tricky in groups, but it’s worth the effort.
• Uneven floors and narrow stairs can sometimes make things tricky. Take your time and stay safe.
• Accessibility matters: Not all cultural sites are fully accessible, but where they are, give priority to those who need it. It’s a matter of dignity – for them and for you.
• Pets are best left outside unless otherwise allowed, as they’re not usually permitted inside cultural spaces.
• Check emergency exits and evacuation plans– just in case. If there’s an emergency, stay calm, follow the signs, and head to the assembly point outside.

Most of this might seem obvious – and it is! But a little reminder never hurts. By being calm, mindful and respectful, you’re making a big difference – for yourself, your surroundings and future generations.