--- title: Violin Festival Bad Goisern - Aufgeigen in der Kirchengasse url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/48220005/24th-fiddling-in-the-kirchengasse.html" description: Every first Sunday in September numerous violin players come and play together their favorite instruments at this traditional folk music meeting. image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Violin Festival Bad Goisern - Aufgeigen in der Kirchengasse 24th fiddling in the Kirchengasse =================================== 06.09.2026 / 12:00- 19:00 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Castle "Neuwildenstein" Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Musikveranstaltung, Sonstige Brauchtumsveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254071/3FE6AD6CF040E8E7E2D9516A61730B702EC0F7F3C8DBA1CB8D86B324DA91F006/geigenfest-in-bad-goisern.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254072/F3A9079397302EBD568C57B56A141B9FFE3EBEA006759B7379F9B1C9C77FB8A0/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254073/BE0183DE87A67FD8FA318F0BC3F52767EAED8D0501B818292E0C6EBC7A6CFB67/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![In the meantime, the Aufgeign has become an indispensable fixture in the event calendar. Together they fiddle and fiddle for all they are worth. Several musicians play violins together. In the foreground sits a man with a beard, wearing a green traditional cap with colorful floral decorations, feathers and a chamois beard. Glasses are placed on a wooden table in front of him. The scene looks like a traditional music circle.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254071/3FE6AD6CF040E8E7E2D9516A61730B702EC0F7F3C8DBA1CB8D86B324DA91F006/geigenfest-in-bad-goisern.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254071/3FE6AD6CF040E8E7E2D9516A61730B702EC0F7F3C8DBA1CB8D86B324DA91F006/geigenfest-in-bad-goisern.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Unterberger Close copyright [ ![The violin festival is performed in the surrounding inns and in the courtyard of Schloss Neuwildenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254072/F3A9079397302EBD568C57B56A141B9FFE3EBEA006759B7379F9B1C9C77FB8A0/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg "© TVB Unterberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254072/F3A9079397302EBD568C57B56A141B9FFE3EBEA006759B7379F9B1C9C77FB8A0/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) © Open copyright © Viorel Muteanu Close copyright [ ![Singing and violin group at the Aufgeigen in Bad Goisern. A group of musicians in traditional costume sing with powerful voices at a convivial get-together in the open air. A woman with tattoos and a dirndl, another in a straw hat and other participants join in loudly, accompanied by guitar and double bass. In the background, guests sit at wooden tables.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254073/BE0183DE87A67FD8FA318F0BC3F52767EAED8D0501B818292E0C6EBC7A6CFB67/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg "© Viorel Muteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254073/BE0183DE87A67FD8FA318F0BC3F52767EAED8D0501B818292E0C6EBC7A6CFB67/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) © Open copyright © FR Dachstein Salzkammergut, Unterberger Close copyright [ ![Every 1st Sunday in September, fiddling and violin playing takes place in Kirchengasse and in the courtyard of Neuwildenstein Castle. Three musicians in traditional costume play together: an older man and a young woman on the violin, behind them a man on the double bass. They are sitting in a cozy, leafy courtyard. The scene conveys convivial music-making in a family atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254074/94E3B4C68B4B4CC7C840356BCEE03EDF4D28552AFD5EA90712106C3D1476986E/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg "© FR Dachstein Salzkammergut, Unterberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254074/94E3B4C68B4B4CC7C840356BCEE03EDF4D28552AFD5EA90712106C3D1476986E/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) © Open copyright © © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![A group of musicians in traditional costume sit at a long wooden table outside. Some are playing the violin, guitar or double bass, others are listening intently. There are numerous empty and full glasses of beer on the table. The atmosphere is convivial and traditional.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254075/7E408B82A31EE945218C422F85D4C75B9218BB9DE24F206A34852FBAFA8D9A8E/geigenfest-in-bad-goisern-schloss-neuwildenstein.jpg "© © Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254075/7E408B82A31EE945218C422F85D4C75B9218BB9DE24F206A34852FBAFA8D9A8E/geigenfest-in-bad-goisern-schloss-neuwildenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![Several musicians in traditional costume sit on long wooden benches outside and play guitar, violin and double bass. Women in colorful dirndls concentrate on their instruments while many other people watch in the background. The atmosphere is festive.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254076/845C83EDE08020946CDE940EDB4606205FA538599288CB610C7A5CB25F56B29A/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse-von-bad-goisern.jpg "© © Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254076/845C83EDE08020946CDE940EDB4606205FA538599288CB610C7A5CB25F56B29A/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse-von-bad-goisern.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ-Tourismus Close copyright [ ![The traditional violin festival takes place every year on the 1st Sunday in September. Several musicians make music and sing in a convivial outdoor setting. On the left, someone is playing the accordion, next to them are men with violins and double basses, singing along happily. Two women in dirndls - one with a traditional straw hat, the other with pink hair - stand between the musicians. There is a guitar, glasses and sheet music on the table.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254077/9C9E36F126FE725B73C6EDC3A57F5AEE1D7059998789DD96440C22A9F59065D3/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg "© OÖ-Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254077/9C9E36F126FE725B73C6EDC3A57F5AEE1D7059998789DD96440C22A9F59065D3/aufgeigen-in-der-kirchengasse.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Free entry Obere Marktstraße 1 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Obere%20Marktstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Obere%20Marktstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.638465762575&lon=13.618078124722&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **"Aufgeigen in der Kirchengasse - the violin festival in the Inner Salzkammergut!" This unique violin festival attracts musicians from near and far to make music together.** The joy of music connects young and old, locals and guests. ----------------------------------------------------------- The ever-popular **"Geigen Dischgu"** is not just a **celebration of traditional folk music**, typical of this region, but of many other types including Viennese and Irish. A wonderful opportunity to get together with others in **[Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstattt.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** who share the same **passion for playing the violin**! Reactions to the event in the past have been very positive, and show us that this type of music draws people together. One lady wrote, ***"The event was a great success in every aspect."*** This unique opportunity for **people to meet and play music freely and spontaneously together** will not be overlooked despite all the other events being organised around the exhibition of rural life. We cordially invite you to join us when violin and fiddle are played again, always on the **first Sunday in September** at noon in the **Kirchengasse** and in the courtyard of the **[castle Neuwildenstein](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/48220007/schloss-neuwildenstein.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt. The surrounding innkeepers will take care of your physical well-being! The occasion is also a great way for children to discover some of our local craftsmanship and join in all the fun! Enjoy the atmosphere at the violin festival. When the weather is not that good, the musicians still play in the restaurants in Bad Goisern. 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