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Lodenwelt – all about the world of loden

Here’s a foretaste

Loden is a durable fabric made from sheep’s wool. Originally worn by shepherds and farmers to ward off the cold, it soon found its way into the wardrobes of royalty. In the Pustertal valley – in Vintl to be more precise –you can learn fun facts and interesting snippets about this traditional fabric.

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interactive themed museum

Lodenwelt in detail

If you find yourself driving through the locality of Vintl, in the Pustertal valley, you cannot miss it: Lodenwelt extends over an area of 3,000m², and is entirely dedicated to the production and popularisation of loden, a traditional quality fabric that is still rigorously manufactured by hand. The Lodenwelt facilities include an interactive themed museum where you can learn all there is to know about the history of loden and the production of the iconic loden coats. After your tour, you can even purchase a themed souvenir. Next to Lodenwelt are the factory and store of Oberrauch Zitt, a renowned South Tyrolean brand specialising in traditional clothing and costumes.

 

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Incidentally, admission to the Lodenwelt museum is free for Almencard holders.

After your museum tour – and possibly a round of shopping – you can take a break at the Lodenwirt restaurant, or go next door and visit the Capriz fine cheese dairy.

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How to get there

Lodenwelt fronts onto the Pustertal state road, from which it is signposted (Lodenwirt exit). There is a large car park in front of the building.

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The picture shows an exhibition scene with life-sized replicas of sheep. On the walls, large photographs of a shepherd caring for his sheep can be seen. The scene is dimly lit, highlighting the details of the sheep and the shepherd.
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The picture shows a museum installation displaying historical clothing. On the walls, there are illustrations of scenes from various eras, including a cityscape. In front of the walls stand mannequins wearing coats and other garments, as well as a model of a sheep on the floor.
The picture shows a room illuminated by blue light that depicts a winter landscape. In the foreground are birch trunks, while the walls are decorated with images of snow-covered trees and mountains.
The picture shows an exhibition scene with life-sized replicas of sheep. On the walls, large photographs of a shepherd caring for his sheep can be seen. The scene is dimly lit, highlighting the details of the sheep and the shepherd.
The picture shows an old wooden loom with threads stretched closely side by side. The loom is displayed in a dark environment, making the details of the mechanics and the threads clearly visible.
The picture shows an exhibition featuring ski clothing from the 1930s displayed on shop mannequins. In the background, there are illustrations of skiers and an old poster depicting the fashion and skiing sport of that time. A pair of skis lies on the ground in front of the clothing.
The picture shows a museum installation displaying historical clothing. On the walls, there are illustrations of scenes from various eras, including a cityscape. In front of the walls stand mannequins wearing coats and other garments, as well as a model of a sheep on the floor.
The image shows a large wooden loom in a dark room, illuminated by a beam of light. In the background, other historical tools can be seen on the wall.
Lodenwelt
Traditional handcrafted textiles
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