Museo Antica Casa Walser di Borca/Museo Alts Walserhüüs Van Zer Burfuggu
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Macugnaga, this place isn't just a museum; it's a time capsule. It tells the story of the Walser people, those tough Alpine settlers who crossed the Monte Rosa mountains centuries ago to carve out a life here. You're not just looking at objects behind glass, you're stepping directly into their world. The very air in these old rooms feels thick with their memories and resilience.
Collection Highlights
The true highlight is the building itself—a perfectly preserved wooden 'Walser house' with its original Stube, or main living room, complete with a vast hearth and carved furniture. Look closely at the everyday tools: the heavy butter churn, the wooden hay forks, and the hand-forged loom that hummed with activity during the long winter months.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in Borca's village center; just look for the ancient larch wood structure that seems to grow from the ground. It's wise to check local opening times as they can be seasonal.
Architecture & Building
A classic, dark-toned Walser blockhouse built entirely of interlocking larch wood, with a steep stone-slab roof designed to shed heavy snow and a foundational stone cellar that kept everything stable.
Contact & Location
Address: Macugnaga, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte, 28876, Italia
Phone: +39 347 984 2329
Website: Visit Website
