--- title: "ploetzhof-old prison at the brook \"Baderbach\"" url: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018377/ploetzhof-old-prison-at-the-brook-baderbach.html" description: "Prisoners were held captive in the house's basement in earlier times." date: 2012-06-11 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # ploetzhof-old prison at the brook "Baderbach" ploetzhof-old prison at the brook "Baderbach" =============================================== Hof bei Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/383659/0147B9745B23660609D6F1655313E1263628A2091B975554285E4152008F362D/ploetzhof-aussen-c-fuschlseeregion-kolarik-jpeg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/383660/49DA5C1DA777E5DA9AFD331CB970A543550EBAB6388590B53E71248855365253/im-ploetzhof.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/383661/B3E9F2CFEE07187E5E4B5653803348A7CBE6361DF8394AA58CC2153F06D4626C/gesamt-mit-bruecke.jpg) © Open copyright © Ploetzhof_1(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg Close copyright [ ![A charming wooden house is situated in a picturesque landscape with colorful autumn leaves. A large red signpost with the hashtag #ploetzhof stands beside it.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/383659/0147B9745B23660609D6F1655313E1263628A2091B975554285E4152008F362D/ploetzhof-aussen-c-fuschlseeregion-kolarik-jpeg.jpg "© Ploetzhof_1(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/383659/0147B9745B23660609D6F1655313E1263628A2091B975554285E4152008F362D/ploetzhof-aussen-c-fuschlseeregion-kolarik-jpeg.jpg) © Open copyright © Ploetzhof_5(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg Close copyright [ ![A historical interior view with rocky walls and wooden paneling. A statue of a historical figure stands next to an information point.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/383660/49DA5C1DA777E5DA9AFD331CB970A543550EBAB6388590B53E71248855365253/im-ploetzhof.jpg "© Ploetzhof_5(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/383660/49DA5C1DA777E5DA9AFD331CB970A543550EBAB6388590B53E71248855365253/im-ploetzhof.jpg) © Open copyright © (c) Gemeinde Hof Close copyright [ ![A charming house in the forest, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves. The clear blue sky adds a peaceful atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/383661/B3E9F2CFEE07187E5E4B5653803348A7CBE6361DF8394AA58CC2153F06D4626C/gesamt-mit-bruecke.jpg "© (c) Gemeinde Hof") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/383661/B3E9F2CFEE07187E5E4B5653803348A7CBE6361DF8394AA58CC2153F06D4626C/gesamt-mit-bruecke.jpg) © Open copyright © Ploetzhof_23(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg Close copyright [ ![A historical prison cell with a figure representing a prisoner. The walls are made of stone and there are simple furniture in the room.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217228/CDA8D4F98787055A2E3165771DB0263B54832AAB13C9ABDC92789D01905B4EDE/gefangener-ploetzhof.jpg "© Ploetzhof_23(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217228/CDA8D4F98787055A2E3165771DB0263B54832AAB13C9ABDC92789D01905B4EDE/gefangener-ploetzhof.jpg) © Open copyright © Ploetzhof_53(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg Close copyright [ ![A man is stuck in a wooden frame and is making a funny face. A woman is standing next to him and laughing.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/383662/B840E99D1699A6C6A924C57776B713D5D2A837CDBF439EB36849A360CF546CD5/fotopoint-ploetzhof-pranger.jpg "© Ploetzhof_53(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/383662/B840E99D1699A6C6A924C57776B713D5D2A837CDBF439EB36849A360CF546CD5/fotopoint-ploetzhof-pranger.jpg) © Open copyright © (c) Gemeinde Hof Close copyright [ ![A narrow concrete path surrounded by autumn trees and colorful foliage. On the left side, there is a stone wall, and there is a railing along the path.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/383663/44D0D4C48577DD92698D129A319090A2E62CE04D1B86B97E8F3CE4DE03542D14/bruecke-neu.jpg "© (c) Gemeinde Hof") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/383663/44D0D4C48577DD92698D129A319090A2E62CE04D1B86B97E8F3CE4DE03542D14/bruecke-neu.jpg) © Open copyright © Ploetzhof_32(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg Close copyright [ ![A rustic building made of stone and wood, surrounded by trees and a small water feature. Nature seems calm and inviting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217231/81473E193D6EC23B827BD29EB045644E923ED509698FC1C55F9024888DF7DD39/ploetzhof-hinterseite-mauerwerk-ansicht-baderbach.jpg "© Ploetzhof_32(c)Fuschlseeregion-Kolarik.jpeg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217231/81473E193D6EC23B827BD29EB045644E923ED509698FC1C55F9024888DF7DD39/ploetzhof-hinterseite-mauerwerk-ansicht-baderbach.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wolfgangsee Straße 35 5322 Hof bei Salzburg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wolfgangsee%20Stra%C3%9Fe%2035%2C%205322%20Hof%20bei%20Salzburg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Wolfgangsee%20Stra%C3%9Fe%2035%2C%205322%20Hof%20bei%20Salzburg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.8148822691041&lon=13.235770378479&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Prisoners were held captive in the house's basement in earlier times. The prison and ancillary rooms were renovated and staged as a museum in 2020. The name for the museum #ploetzhof is a further development of the Plötzhaus, which was named after the waterfall "Plötz". The #ploetzhof museum is a fascinating insight into the world of yesteryear. What was life like at that time, how was a convict fared, how was a court hearing conducted and what punishments could be expected. The second part of the museum is dedicated to the history and development of Hof bei Salzburg. In 2024, a bridge over the Baderbach was installed under the #ploetzhof as part of the LEADER Project II in order to create a picturesque connection from the impressive old prison to the Baderbachmühle. This now enables visitors to explore three points of interest (POIs), namely the #ploetzhof, the mill and the waterfall, on a walk in the shortest possible time. The museum can be easily reached on a hike from the center of Hof, the Fuschlseehiking path or from the P&R parking place. Further information can be found on the website or by calling the Fuschlseeregion tourist office at +43 6226 / 8384-21. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **ploetzhof-old prison at the brook "Baderbach"** Wolfgangsee Straße 35 5322 Hof bei Salzburg Phone [ +43 6226 838421 ](tel:+436226838421) mobile [ +43 6229 2204 ](tel:+4362292204) E-Mail [info@ploetzhof.at](#mailto) Web [www.ploetzhof.at/de/](https://www.ploetzhof.at/de/ "New window") https://www.ploetzhof.at/de/ --- **Contact person** #ploetzhof Wolfgangsee Straße 35 5322 Hof bei Salzburg Phone [ +43 6226 838421 ](tel:+436226838421) mobile [ +43 6229 2204 ](tel:+4362292204) E-Mail [info@ploetzhof.at](#mailto) Web [www.ploetzhof.at/de/](https://www.ploetzhof.at/de/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Discounts (Memberships)**- Salzkammergut Sommer-Card Voluntary donations [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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