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available for school classes and children's/youth groups as part of the
educational museum program to give children and youths more insight
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1. Festivities at courtOn the spectacular journey back to the Middle Ages visitors will see Archbishop Leonhardt von Keutschach in the process of making arrangements for a luxurious banquet. The tour of the castle and the Middle Age Exhibit with the audio guide (special text for children) is followed by the festivities at the archbishop's court. Children dress up in costumes and act out what they have learned. Afterwards everyone is invited to the banquet, where they will receive a small snack (Keutschach roll and Adam's ale).
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2. The peel tower is aliveThe only peel tower in Europe whose cultural property has been preserved presents scenes on 6 floors to demonstrate how the tower was used during the Middle Ages. A tour of the dungeon, treasure vault, larder and supplies is presented by a knowledgeable guide. Afterwards life in the tower is acted out: visitors dress up in costumes and are divided into three groups: the master builder's group, supplies in the Middle Ages and the escaping group. The tour ends with a small tower snack featuring bread and Adam's ale.
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Information and registration2 accompanying persons admitted free.Other accompanying persons pay the children's rate.
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The
scenic Lungau region in the province of Salzburg offers young visitors
a cache of exciting activities in addition to the adventures at
Mauterndorf Castle.  | Educational museum program (PDF), German only |
