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title: "Gerhard Porsche Car Museum | A place to visit in Carinthia"
description: Discover historic racing cars and rare classic cars at the Carinthia Car Museum. An ideal day-trip destination from the Hotel Landsitz Pichlschloss.
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# Motorsport and technology at the Car Museum in Carinthia

## Gerhard Porsche Museum in Austria

The car museum in St. Salvator near Friesach is a real treat for motoring enthusiasts. The Gerhard Porsche Car Museum is far more than just a car show. It is a lovingly curated testament to automotive history, which has found a fascinating home in a carefully restored barn and a modern extension.

![Three vintage tractors displayed indoors with mountains visible in the background](https://www.pichlschloss.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/4/csm_Porsche-Museum-Traktoren-c-Seppenbauer_0de2ad70b8.jpg "Vintage Tractors on Display")

Explore a unique collection of vintage tractors surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.

### A journey through time, from the early days of the automobile to modern motorsport

As you enter the museum, you are greeted by an impressive collection belonging to the car collector and hotelier Gerhard Porsche. This unique exhibition spans the history of motoring from its very beginnings right up to the present day. Behind the façade of the country hotel ‘Das Salvator’, a world of motorised beauty awaits you, captivating even guests who are not usually interested in cars. The exhibits are arranged in such a way that they not only convey technical details but also bring to life the aesthetics and spirit of bygone eras.

### Motorsport legends and rare one-off models in St. Salvator

At the very heart of the exhibition are rare treasures such as Jochen Rindt’s original Porsche 906 racing car and an exclusive one-off Porsche 904. Motorsport enthusiasts will also find a genuine Red Bull Formula 1 car, which bridges the gap to modern high-performance sport. Since the extension in 2016, the new wing has housed not only further sports cars but also a remarkable collection of around 20 historic agricultural machines. These exhibits convey an authentic impression of the arduous farm work of days gone by.

![An interior view of a spacious automobile museum displaying classic cars and vintage vehicles](https://www.pichlschloss.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/1/csm_Oldtimermuseum-Porsche-Auto-c_-Seppenbauer_7794aea6ac.jpg "Classic Car Exhibition")

Wander through a captivating collection of historical automobiles in a bright and welcoming setting.

### Day trip to Carinthia to visit the classic car museum in Austria

Gerhard Porsche, the man behind this haven for car enthusiasts, has created a place in the Metnitz Valley that combines his passion for Carinthia and motor racing. The museum is situated on the market square in St. Salvator, just a stone’s throw from the historic castle town of Friesach. A visit can be wonderfully combined with a sightseeing tour through the medieval streets of Friesach. The Car Museum in Carinthia is just a 20-minute drive from the Hotel Landsitz Pichlschloss.

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