In the former village school of Leutasch from the year 1950 today resides the Culture House Ganghofer Museum . In the newly adapted classrooms, the life of the Bavarian writer Ludwig Albert Ganghofer, the traditional hunting in Leutasch, and its long regional history are presented.

Especially the variety of changing special exhibitions, the public library , and various cultural events regularly turn the Ganghofer Museum in Leutasch into a versatile meeting place.

Recently, the museum also houses a “Living Workshop”: Hermann Klocker, a passionate carver from Telfs, has set up his carving studio on the first floor. Interested museum visitors are welcome to watch him work and learn interesting facts about woods and their craftsmanship.

WRITER LUDWIG GANGHOFER
As arguably the most famous Bavarian writer, Ludwig Ganghofer spent over 20 years of his time at his hunting lodge “Hubertus” near the Tilfussalm in the picturesque Gaistal. There he found inspiration for his most famous works, especially “Das Schweigen im Walde”. Many exhibits in the Ganghofer Museum are directly related to the Bavarian author and his hunting lodge. However, the displayed photos are particularly remarkable. As a nature and hunting enthusiast, he was truly captivated by the mountains, dedicated himself passionately