SONOROUS HARMONY
The Peace Bell of the Alpine Region in Mösern
This newly cast bell, with an impressive weight of a full 10,450 kilograms and a clapper weighing a remarkable 303 kilograms, was created by the skilled artisans of the Grassmayr Bell Foundry on behalf of the Municipality of Telfs and the Tourism Association Region Seefeld. It features the coats of arms of all countries of the ARGE ALP and bears an inscription commemorating the foundation of the 'Working Group of Alpine Countries' in 1972. The Peace Bell in Mösern is one of the largest free-standing bells in the Alpine region.
In Mösern, visitors have the unique opportunity to experience this fascinating bell up close. The approximately 90-minute Peace Hiking Trail leads directly to the new observation platform. There, one can admire the bell and the magnificent view far over the Inn Valley. Many other hikes as well as bike trails can be perfectly combined with a trip to the Peace Bell, and even in winter, it is worth a visit. This bell has its own story to tell and represents a unique facet of our cultural and historical identity.
My tip: Be there when the bell tolls at 5:00 PM
Andrea Schweigl, Infobüro Seefeld
Important Information
- Open: year-round
- We recommend public transportation to the bus stop "Mösern Kirche" (guest card = ticket)
- The peace bell rings daily at 5:00 PM
- For the 5:00 PM bell ringing at the peace bell, we recommend free parking with a parking disc during the week and free parking on weekends at the information office or along the road at Inntalerhof. From there, you can reach the peace bell on foot in just a few minutes.
- The location can also be booked for events and weddings (Contact - We are Telfs - Municipality of Telfs)
- Accessibility Note: The observation platform with the peace bell is accessible. The path from Mösern to the platform is paved but very steep. You can drive up to the platform by car, but there is no parking available – only a brief stopping point to get in and out.
The Peace Bell awakens to new life
The history and significance of the Peace Bell
Peace bells are far more than just sonorous instruments; they carry a profound spiritual significance within them and symbolize our longing for a more harmonious future. The peace bell in Mösern is a living testament to cross-border cooperation and peace in the heart of the Alpine region, with its struck pitch. The peace bell was inaugurated in 1997 in Mösern to commemorate the founding of the ARGE ALP (Working Group of Alpine Countries) 25 years ago. The impressive memorial was initiated by Eduard Wallnöfer, a former governor of Tyrol. However, the successful realization of the project is mainly thanks to the persistent efforts of Helmut Kopp, the then-mayor of Telfs. The bell bears the inscription "For good neighborliness and peace among the Alpine countries" as well as the coats of arms of all ARGE-ALP countries. Its sounds often convey a meditative calm and create a contemplative atmosphere.
In 2023, Austria's largest free-standing bell had to be recast due to fine cracks. Additionally, there was a relocation within Mösern after negotiations with the landowners at the previous site failed. The freshly cast "Peace Bell of the Alps", weighing 10,450 kg with a clapper of 303 kg, was transported to its new location at the former Menthof site and installed there. The impressive peace bell announces daily at 5 p.m. with an impressive sound its message of peace.
Important Data
- Weight of the bell (with clapper): 10.5 tons
- Weight of the clapper: 303 kilograms
- Tyrol's largest bell has the strike tone f/0
- Diameter (at the opening): 2.5 meters
- The peace bell of the Alpine region rings every day at 5 PM, sounding far and wide for peace, friendship, and good neighborliness.
A Journey of Sound and Tradition
The path and the establishment of the Peace Bell
The carefully crafted Peace Bell was made by the experienced craftsmen of the Grassmayr Bell Foundry in Innsbruck. Its journey began when it was carefully packed and then transported over Telfs to its new destination. In radiant late summer weather, the bell was expertly installed and now rises majestically above the picturesque Mösern.
Behind the scenes
Unveiling of the Peace Bell Mösern
Steps of Peace
Discover our hiking trails to the Peace Bell
Contemplative Steps in Winter
Discover our winter hiking trails to the Peace Bell
Peace on two wheels
Discover our bike tours to the Peace Bell
Important Note: The official bike paths do not lead directly to the Peace Bell. However, it is easy to take a small detour and visit the impressive Peace Bell during your next bike tour. We recommend taking this opportunity and planning a quick stop at the Peace Bell!
Arrival
Reaching the Peace Bell
Mobility
Getting to Mösern by bus
The Line 434 (Seefeld – Mösern – Telfs) operates daily. The Guest Card PlateauCard and in winter a valid trail ticket are valid as a ticket on this line. Otherwise, the tariff guidelines of the VVT apply for this route (more info here).
Parking
Parking options for drivers
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