Heimathaus und Rudolf Steiner Gedenkstätte

This magnificent Gothic house dates back to the 15th century and was purchased - almost in ruins - by the municipality from the last owner, August Gliederer, and restored between 1965 and 1969.

In 1969, it was opened as the "Brunner Heimathaus" and handed over to the association for administration and care. The 1st chairman of the association was vet Ludwig Müllner. The house has been a listed building since 1960.

Today, the Heimathaus with its old furnishings and its architectural structure is an important historical monument and an integral part of Brunner's cultural life. The house is home to numerous Brunner associations and is used for vernissages, readings and concerts. The courtyard also has a special charm and is often used for open-air events in summer. Before Christmas, it provides the perfect backdrop for the popular Advent market.

Interesting collections on the history of Brunner, such as the Neolithic Museum, the Roman Museum, the Brewery Museum and the Beekeeping Museum are also housed here. Since October 2010, the archive has also been located in the garden of the Heimathaus. The Rudolf Steiner Memorial has a very special significance.

Rudolf Steiner memorial
The Rudolf Steiner Memorial is located on the second floor of the Brunner Heimathaus. It was the reason for preserving the dilapidated house and converting it into a home with two memorial rooms for Rudolf Steiner, the great pioneer of consciousness and founder of anthroposophy, in 1969. Ludwig Müllner, neighbor of the so-called "Gliedererhof", veterinarian and anthroposophist, took the initiative to establish a cultural site in the former home of the Steiner family. The memorial is entered through a late Gothic oriel room, which offers a view of the street from the wall niche via two small "spies", as the narrow windows are affectionately known. Three wooden steps lead to the adjoining room, where Steiner's study was located and where today a bronze bust of Rudolf Steiner and rare family photos draw attention to the family's former Brunner Logis. An intimate atmosphere can be felt in this small room, which is located directly above the front door and where Rudolf Steiner wrote the introduction to Goethe's scientific writings. Steiner's father was a director of the Brunner freight station and today's Heimathaus served as the Steiner family's home from 1884 to 1890. The memorial rooms have been renovated in recent years and are looked after by the Rudolf Steiner Memorial Committee.