Gustav Klimt-Centre

Gustav Klimt on Lake Attersee

In 2012, on the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt, the Klimt Center on Lake Attersee was opened, and the associated museum is a crowd-puller on the northern shore of Lake Attersee. Every year, the Klimt Center presents a new exhibition that enriches the cultural offerings around the world artist Klimt.

Gustav Klimt and Lake Attersee have a long history. The world-famous artist spent his summer holidays at Lake Attersee between 1900 and 1916, where he created numerous masterpieces inspired by the region.

The Klimt am Attersee association is responsible for preserving the cultural heritage of "Gustav Klimt am Attersee" and has created a cultural meeting place for regional visitors and international guests with the Klimt Center.

In addition to the exhibition, there is a varied cultural program on Lake Attersee during the summer months, such as the Klimt theme trail, the Klimt garden, numerous guided tours and events on land and water.
The Klimt Center is operated by the Klimt am Attersee association, the project is supported by the federal government, the state and the European Union as well as the Regatta Leader Region.

Further information & interview requests
Evelyn Obermaier
Chairwoman of the Klimt am Attersee Association
E-mail: obermaier@klimt-verein.at
Mobile: +43 664 1425676