Ferdinand Porsche Birth House

Ferdinand Porsche Birth House in Vratislavice nad Nisou is the restored childhood home of automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche. The building, owned and renovated by ŠKODA AUTO, houses a modern interactive exhibition about Porsche’s life and early engineering work.

The site includes a visitor centre with ticket desk, gift shop and refreshments in an adjacent building, a café inside the Birth House, and limited on-site parking. Temporary displays and historic vehicles are regularly featured in the programme.

A compact museum focused on Ferdinand Porsche’s early life, local context and technical legacy. Exhibits combine original surroundings with modern interactive displays and rotating special items.

Look out for:

• The reconstructed 1875 interiors and contextual displays about Porsche’s family and upbringing.

• Interactive exhibits covering early engineering work and vehicle concepts.

• Temporary special pieces, for example historically significant cars shown on limited runs.

• Visitor centre amenities: ticket office, gift shop and café; limited parking nearby.

Best way to experience it: Arrive on Friday–Sunday during opening hours to allow time for the temporary exhibit and a quiet visit to the café; pair the stop with other attractions in Liberec for a half-day outing.

• Open Friday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00; closed Monday–Thursday.

• Contact: +420 326 832 028 or vratislavice@skoda-auto.cz for enquiries.

• Limited on-site parking; public transport or nearby parking in Liberec may be more convenient.

• Tickets and current temporary exhibits are listed on the official site before visiting.