The Pass Museum on the North Tyrolean side juts out like an erratic boulder into the South Tyrolean side, underlining the cross-border nature of the Timmelsjoch Experience. The 'Ice-cave' inside the museum pays tribute to the pioneers of the High Alpine Road and their remarkable accomplishment.
Discover all about:
- the history of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
- the name Timmelsjoch
- a brooch dating back to the pre-Christian era
Discover all about:
- the history of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
- the name Timmelsjoch
- a brooch dating back to the pre-Christian era
Opening times
open today
Open May 15, 2026 through Oct 15, 2026 from 07:00–20:00
.
The exact opening times depend on the opening and closure of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.
Coordinates
DD
46.905109, 11.097369
DMS
46°54'18.4"N 11°05'50.5"E
UTM
32T 659733 5196754
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Museum Timmelsjoch
Timmelsjochstraße
6456 Obergurgl
+43 512 581970 http://www.timmelsjoch.com E-mail: info@timmelsjoch.com
6456 Obergurgl
+43 512 581970 http://www.timmelsjoch.com E-mail: info@timmelsjoch.com
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