Firmian: The Mountain as a Counterpart

This is where the journey begins: an encounter with the mountain, with nature and with ourselves. Firmian is at the heart of the Messner Mountain Museum and of an inner expedition.

Man and Mountain: A Story in Stages

Firmian explores the relationship between humans and mountains from spiritual, economic, philosophical and cultural perspectives. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through walls, towers and plains. It begins in the depths, exploring formation, rock and exploitation. It then moves on to explore myths and religions, before leading on to tourism and alpinism.

The architecture, art and nature come together to form a narrative unit. The paths are deliberately open and the perspectives are not predetermined. This is not a museum with corridors. It is a space for new experiences and adventures.

Thoughts in the Rock

The idea behind this place is as follows: Eight towers present eight perspectives on the world of mountains, covering everything from their formation and decay to myths, alpinism and tourism. A camera will guide you through the exhibition and the building's underlying concepts.

I have the opportunity to use the minimally renovated Sigmundskron ruins to create a central meeting place for all things mountain-related. This will enable me to give something back to South Tyrol and its mountains, after an exciting journey of discovery into the mountains of the world and the dark crevices of my soul. I couldn't have found a better location for our mountain museum.Reinhold Messner

What you see

A historic castle. A panoramic view of the Adige Valley. Rocks, sculptures, texts and pictures. All curated along a tour that isn't really a tour at all. You can see: The sacred. Expeditions. Traces of appropriation. And of reverence.

What you experience

Firmian demands confrontation. The paths wind up and down. The rooms change. The questions remain. You discover everything for yourself. You walk through centuries and ideas, not showcases.

What you take along

Humility. Clarity. More questions than answers. Firmian reminds us that attitude is not just an option, but a necessity.

Your journey starts here

The MMM Firmian is open from the third Sunday in March to the second Sunday in November. 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Doors close at 05:00 p.m. | Closed on Thursdays

Seasonal opening times:

2025 season

16.03.2025 – 09.11.2025

MMM Firmian	Prices
Art & Coffee annual ticket	€ 35,00
Adults	€ 15,00
Children aged 6 – 18	€ 6,00
Discount*	€ 13,00
Family (2 adults with children under 14 years)	€ 34,00
Mini-Family (1 adults with children under 14 years)	€ 19,00
School classes aged 6 – 19	€ 6,00/Person
withGeo-Card	2 tickets for the price of 1 adult

MMM Tour-Ticket
The MMM Tour-Ticket is a combined ticket for one visit each to Firmian, Juval, Ortles, Ripa, Dolomites and Corones. The ticket is valid for one year from the date of issue and is available at all Messner Mountain Museums.

	Adults	Discount*	Family	Children
Prices	€ 55,00	€ 45,00	€ 125,00	€ 25,00

*students, seniors (aged 65 and above), groups (min. 15 people), people with disability

Important information

A fine weather destination (bring rainwear if necessary!)
Stout footwear is essential.
The circular walk of the museum is not suitable for disabled people. Only the courtyard, exhibition room, restaurant terrace and toilet are barrier-free.
Please do not stray from the signposted paths.
Do not run. Be careful on uneven surfaces.
Large trekking backpacks and hiking poles are not permitted.
Radios and music are not permitted. Please switch off your mobile.
No smoking.
Filming and taking photographs with flash is prohibited.
Dogs are not allowed in the museum.
Parking fee: 4,00€ per day