The old town hall was built in 1563 by the Italian master builder Max Canaval from Lake Como. The Canaval family was also involved in the construction of the Linz Landhaus (Upper Austrian provincial government). The "Welsche Maurer Jakob Kurz" was also involved in the construction. The building still stands today in its unchanged form. A granary was also attached to the town hall, which was converted into a theatre in 1791.

Municipal theatre. This charming rococo-style theatre is the oldest surviving secular theatre in Austria and is still in its original state. During the months of July and August it is performed by professional actors, in autumn the Greiner Dilettantengesellschaft takes over the performances. Tickets are available in advance from the Hinterecker bookshop (telephone: 07268/373).

An interesting speciality are the first three rows of seats, which have been designed as barrier seats and represent a unique patent that has only been preserved here. These seats can be folded up and locked, which is where the term "locking seat" comes from. The theatre was furnished by talented craftsmen from Grein.

Two other curiosities, the "Gemeindekotter" and the "stille Örtchen", are also worth mentioning and are explained during the guided tours. These tours take place regularly from 1 May to 26 October at 9.00 am, 11.00 am, 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm (Sundays at 2.00 pm). Individual tours are also available on request.

Advance bookings: Grein Tourist Office, tel. 07268/7055.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat. 9.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 18.00, Sun/Public holiday 14.00 - 16.00

Guided tours of the historic municipal theatre: Mon-Sat. 9.00, 11.00, 14.00, 17.00, Sun/Public holiday 14.00