The Landhaus as an actor for remembrance
A Tyrolean Nazi building and its history
The New Landhaus is the largest NS building still standing in Tyrol. Built in 1938/39 as the seat of the party offices, it served as the administrative headquarters of the French military government after World War II. In 1955, the Tyrolean state government moved into the building, whose Nazi past was denied and dismissed. Only in recent years has the State of Tyrol accepted its responsibility with regard to the culture of remembrance and addressed the issues of its architectural heritage.
The exhibition in the former reception rooms of the party headquarters is dedicated to the history of the Landhaus under the National Socialists. With the help of a wide range of documents from various archives, it explores the planning, construction and use of the building and sheds light on its changing role up to the present day. The narratives of individuals who were employed at the Landhaus offer insights into the everyday life of the administration and the crimes committed by the Nazi regime.
The exhibition includes guided tours, educational activities for young people and adults as well as a program of talks and discussions focussing on other aspects of the Nazi era in Tyrol.