Ferdinand Porsche Birth House

Open: Fri-Sun, 9:00-17:00

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Café in Birth House

The birth house of Ferdinand Porsche in Liberec — Vratislavice is a place where the roots of individual mobility meet the trends of the future. It is reminiscent of the Czech industrial tradition, local engineering craftsmanship and excitement for technology. Since 2011 the birth house has been the property of Škoda Auto; in 2016 its extensive reconstruction started, aimed at returning the building the parameters and appearance it had in 1875, when the renowned designer Ferdinand Porsche was born there. The modern, interactive exhibition captivates visitors and invites them to discover the world of engineering and technology, the location’s rich history, as well as the future of mobility. Adjacent, there is a new building where the visitors can find a cash office, gift shop and a refreshments room.

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Austro-Daimler ADS R „Sascha"

The racing special Austro-Daimler ADS R „Sascha" is currently on display in the exhibition of Ferdinand Porsche's Birthplace; the car is on display until October 30.

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Alexander “Sascha” Kolowrat

In the premises of Ferdinand Porsche’s Birthplace in Vratislavice nad Nisou, the exhibition “140 years - Alexander Kolowrat and his Austro-Daimler Sascha” is on display from March 27 to October 30. The exposition commemorates the thrilling story of Alexander Joseph from the Kolowrat-Krakowsky family, who became famous as a fearless racer and a visionary film producer. This nobleman, known by the nickname “Sascha,” fundamentally contributed to the development of the Laurin & Klement brand and worked closely with the designer Ferdinand Porsche. Their joint racing special, on loan from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, is the main attraction of the exhibition.
Alexander Kolowrat excelled with a remarkably clean driving style without accidents and extraordinary physical endurance, thanks to which he earned the nickname “Count Kilowatt”. He proved his mastery especially in the demanding Alpine Run, which he won in 1910 and in the following years completed without a single penalty point. Apart from the world of motors, however, he left an indelible mark on the history of cinematography when he launched the career of Marlene Dietrich or director Michael Curtiz. Although his life path was prematurely ended in 1927 by a serious illness, for the general public, the legendary Sascha remains a symbol of the “Grandpa Automobile” era.