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El Chalten Madsen House and Museum
El Chalten Madsen House and Museum
El Chalten Madsen House and Museum
El Chalten Madsen House and Museum
El Chalten Madsen House and Museum

El Chalten Madsen House and Museum

By Walk Patagonia
Price is P 1,764 per adult
Features
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into the fascinating story of Andreas Madsen, the Danish pioneer who built the first house in El Chaltén over a century ago. Explore his historic home, uncover the challenges he and his family faced, and immerse yourself in the daily life of Patagonia more than 100 years ago. Located by the Río de las Vueltas, this historic house offers a privileged view of Mount Fitz Roy and a unique connection to the region's heritage.

Activity location

  • Madsen House Museum
    • Estancia Cerro Fitz Roy s/n
    • 9301, El Chalten, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Madsen House Museum
    • El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

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El Chalten Madsen House and Museum
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
P 1,764.30 x 1 AdultP 1,764.30

Total
Price is P 1,764.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTea service: hot beverages and sweet pastries
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Andreas Madsen's historic house
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish and Spanish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to Casa Madsen
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (Optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • **In case you are coming with a wheelchair, please let us know in advance.

Activity itinerary

Madsen House Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will welcome you at the gate of Madsen House to begin the tour. During the visit, you’ll discover the stories and adventures of Andreas Madsen and his family: what brought them from Denmark and how they built a life in this magical yet remote and untamed corner of Patagonia. As you approach the house, you’ll see its original construction, which has stood intact for over a century. Its lenga wood walls, hand-cut by Madsen, are insulated with wooden crate boards, burlap and newspapers from Madsen's era—a testament to the creativity and resilience of the time. Inside the house, you’ll find a collection of original artifacts, tools, and furniture, along with a black-and-white photo exhibit that captures the daily life of these early Patagonian settlers.
Madsen House Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
To complete the experience, you’ll enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee with sweet pastries while your guide shares anecdotes that bring the Madsen family’s story to life. After the tour, your guide will bid you farewell at the gate. From there, you can return to the village, taking in the scenic route and the unique charm of this special place.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMadsen House Museum
    • Estancia Cerro Fitz Roy s/n
    • 9301, El Chalten, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMadsen House Museum
    • El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

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