--- title: Riesenmuseum url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024664/riesenmuseum.html" description: "In April 2014, a museum dedicated to the memory of Franz Winkelmeier was opened in Lengau in the form of the Giant Museum. He went down in history as the \"Giant of Lengau\", as he was the largest European who ever lived." date: 2026-06-19 modified: 2026-07-16 --- # Riesenmuseum Riesenmuseum ============== Lengau, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/223351/069F951F82BB1453B5F0D17BEC92EED7D81A580D9E94EAF11512010EA03BDE74/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-27-jpg.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/223350/05D457F26EECDA7B4051BA42324F9F83F8B8B7FE041DABDBB80F5EF2491C262A/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-5-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/223349/E378C1E115073F712B09D38A046BE9B1AE535C13C2AC66E2697DCFF0CC1C54DF/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-7-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Giant museum in Lengau: A modern building with a large solar system roof, surrounded by a car park and green spaces. The building has a cube-shaped structure and a dark grey façade. There are large solar panels on the roof that generate energy. The site is surrounded by trees and meadows, creating a natural environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/223351/069F951F82BB1453B5F0D17BEC92EED7D81A580D9E94EAF11512010EA03BDE74/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-27-jpg.png "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/223351/069F951F82BB1453B5F0D17BEC92EED7D81A580D9E94EAF11512010EA03BDE74/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-27-jpg.png) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Giant museum in Lengau: The picture shows a doll dressed like an old gentleman. He is wearing a green coat, a beige waistcoat and a tie. Behind the doll are two young people who appear to be in the same room as the doll.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/223350/05D457F26EECDA7B4051BA42324F9F83F8B8B7FE041DABDBB80F5EF2491C262A/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-5-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/223350/05D457F26EECDA7B4051BA42324F9F83F8B8B7FE041DABDBB80F5EF2491C262A/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-5-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Giant museum in Lengau: A family stands in front of a display case in which various exhibits and collection items are on display. Paintings and other exhibits can be seen in the background, indicating a museum context. The people appear to belong to different generations and are looking at the exhibits with interest.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/223349/E378C1E115073F712B09D38A046BE9B1AE535C13C2AC66E2697DCFF0CC1C54DF/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-7-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/223349/E378C1E115073F712B09D38A046BE9B1AE535C13C2AC66E2697DCFF0CC1C54DF/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-7-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Giant museum in Lengau: The picture shows two people looking at an exhibition in a museum together. They are standing in front of a display case in which various old objects and artefacts are exhibited. The man looks at the exhibits with interest, while the woman stands next to him and explores the exhibition space.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/223348/6C8FC3438E1A618BB902B0477784A7A121AFBCAB0E3C19D3849A0E5105CF05C4/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-9-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/223348/6C8FC3438E1A618BB902B0477784A7A121AFBCAB0E3C19D3849A0E5105CF05C4/riesenmuseumlengau-c-entdeckerviertelbrothers-9-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Lengauer Hauptstraße 22 5211 Lengau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lengauer%20Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%205211%20Lengau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lengauer%20Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%205211%20Lengau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.00518914&lon=13.2185793&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) In April 2014, a museum dedicated to the memory of Franz Winkelmeier was opened in Lengau in the form of the Giant Museum. He went down in history as the "Giant of Lengau", as he was the largest European who ever lived. The life and early death of Franz Winkelmeier, who began to grow to 2.58 metres as a teenager following an infectious disease, is traced by means of a film and audio station as well as lots of other information. The original objects from the personal possessions of the "Giant of Lengau" are particularly impressive, such as the sofa and a travelling suitcase, the size 59 shoes and a range of other utensils. Franz Winkelmeier's biography symbolises tolerance and respect for otherness, a message that the museum aims to convey to its visitors. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Riesenmuseum** Lengauer Hauptstraße 22 5211 Lengau Phone +43 664 5978310Show no. E-Mail [info@riesevonlengau.at](#mailto) Web [riesevonlengau.at/](https://riesevonlengau.at/ "New window") https://riesevonlengau.at/ --- **Contact person** Mr Dipl.Päd. Michael Weber 5211 Lengau Web [riesevonlengau.at/](https://riesevonlengau.at/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - by arrangement **Closing day**- Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - holiday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children - Groups [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (6 - 14 Year) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. In principle, this object is suitable for wheelchairs and no assistance is necessary. **Access**- ground level accessible **other information**- Step-free and barrier-free entrance to the building [To the website](https://riesevonlengau.at/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.quellenviertel.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")