ザンクト・ゲオルゲン・アン・デア・グセンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

https://www.gusen-memorial.org/

Very frightening exhibition about the atrocities

Very frightening historical monument

The Heimathaus Sankt Georgen an der Gusen is a museum that deals with the history and culture of the community. It is located at Färbergasse 4, near the parish church. The museum shows various exhibitions that highlight different aspects of life in St. Georgen an der Gusen, such as: Prehistoric and prehistoric scattered finds that testify to the long history of settlement in the region. Agricultural tools and painted farmer's chests that tell of the farmers' traditional way of life. The craft structure of the market town, which shows the diversity and importance of the craft trades. A model of the town of St. Georgen around 1860, which gives an insight into the architecture and infrastructure of the time. Memorabilia from prisoners of the Gusen concentration camp, which was built nearby during the Second World War. A model of the “Bergkristall” tunnel facility, in which aircraft parts for the “Me 262” jet fighter were manufactured. Every year the museum hosts a special exhibition that delves into a specific topic. The museum is open by appointment and offers guided tours for groups. It is an interesting place to learn more about the past and present of St. Georgen an der Gusen.

The parish church of Sankt Georgen an der Gusen is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint George. It is located on the northwestern edge of the St. Georgen an der Gusen market in the Perg district in Upper Austria. It belongs to the Perg deanery in the Diocese of Linz. The church was first mentioned in documents in 1288 and was a branch of Steyregg. It has been rebuilt and expanded several times over time, so that it has elements from different architectural styles, such as late Gothic, baroque and classicist. The tower dates from the 15th century and has a bell storey from 1865. The late Gothic choir has a star-ribbed vault with spring diamonds. The high altar shows a picture of Saint George by Anton Hitzenthaler the Younger from 1817. The church is a listed building and is a landmark of the community. It is a place of faith and life for the parish, which has various groups and activities, such as the Catholic Youth Group, the Catholic Women's Movement, the Seniors' Afternoon and much more.

A part of our history that we have to live with

This is not a part of our history to brag about.

A place that makes you think.