Gailtal Valley Museum Of Local History

The newly renovated Möderndorf Palace near Hermagor is a typical Carinthian fortification and residence that houses the Gailtal valley museum of local history. The museum contains Georg Essl’s extensive collection and has been situated in Möderndorf Palace since 1983. The collection of interesting items related to natural history and folklore has around 5,000 pieces reflecting the history of the Gailtal, Gitschtal and Lesachtal valleys.