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Timmelsjoch... also known as Solden Pass (Solden/Soelden/Sölden) in Austria. Located just a few hours(2.75hrs) from Munich. Some of you may recall that Sölden Pass is where the James Bond film Spectre, was filmed. You have to drive a little bit past Sölden to get to the top of Timmelsjoch. But it's well worth it. Actually there a few "little" passes in this area. But Timmelsjoch is the main event. The pass connects Austria with Italy. And it's a great road!

The toll plaza(14 euros one way) to drive on/up the Timmelsjoch pass has gone thru a major makeover. Now they have built a state of the art cable car that can take you up the mountain. But I did not come for that! They also built a really nice restaurant - to warm up inside in. But I did not come for that!! WHAT I did come here for... was their brand new motorcycle museum! First off I should say I am not really into bikes. But any kind of machine... I find interesting. I had been seeing pictures of the Museum's buildup... and I really was intrigued to see it for myself. They did have a few cars, but for the most part this is motorcyle museum. I must say I was not disappointed. I enjoyed looking around this stunning museum.

I was kind of surprised to see quite a few BMW bikes on display from the BMW Museum here. The little display with the Isetta was really well done. At first I did not even notice the old photos and posters were provided by the BMW Museum and BMW Classic.

After the museum, I sampled the restaurant's menu. It was a decent place to stop for a bite - but nothing really special. Just a nice place to eat. They did have some great views up in the Alps here - you just don't find that in most places.

So walk along with me as I show you this new Museum. I often drive from the Austrian side, and down into Italy. It's a great mountain pass. You just have to be weary(on the lookout) for wild cattle on the road. More of that later.

For now, enjoy my pictures.


Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum
Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße
6456 Hochgurgl, Austria (Österreich)


Hours:

Open 9am until 7pm.

Be advised that the mountain pass(Timmelsjoch) is closed during the winter months(winter-sper). But I believe the museum and restaurant is open. Winter runs from Nov until June. Check with their website for more info.

http://www.timmelsjoch.com/en/extras.../overview.aspx












Timmelsjoch Pass or as the Italians call it: Passo Rombo


Timmelsjoch toll plaza and Museum/Restaurant/Ski lift building.