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Experience the Altaussee Literature Museum virtually
In the Literature Museum Altaussee
The Literature Museum Altaussee presents for the first time prominent personalities from literature who have worked and are still working in Altaussee in a new and staged way.
Originals such as the Herzl bicycle and the voice of Torberg are featured in the scene.
In addition, the local history is presented in a new design. Furthermore, the curiosities cabinet of Prof. Horst K. Jandl has received a unique media enhancement.
The bookshop in the Altaussee Literature Museum
The attractive bookshop offers literature from Austria and especially from the Ausseerland region and invites you to browse through it. In addition, there is a book flea market with pocketbooks in several languages and a well-stocked library. Likewise, the sun-drenched reading room and the well-kept literary garden invite you to linger and take a break. The garden was designed by Barbara Frischmuth. A special feature is also the organized „literary village walks for groups“ and the annual event program.
Literature Museum Altaussee: Events 2026
Every year, the Altaussee Literature Museum invites you to a high-quality program of events. These dates are set for 2026:
Visit our BOOK MARKET in the reading room at the Literature Museum Altaussee and find gifts in the shop!
Book sale
Open Monday to Saturday all day.
Sundays and public holidays: closed
Friday, May 29 at 20:00,
Community Hall of Altaussee,
2. Stock
„Gasperlmaier and the Guests“
Locals and second-homers
Not only as a police officer, but also as a private citizen, Gasperlmaier has to deal with guests in Altaussee. With those who leave again and those who want to stay. Scenes from various crime novels also illustrate the often not entirely smooth relationship with those who come to Ausseerland from outside. And not always with entirely quieter intentions.
In addition, there is an insight into the latest Gasperlmaier ALTAUSSEE CRIME, „Letzter Landler“. The author Herbert Dutzler reads it out. Musical accompaniment by the Hitt’n Trio.
Advance ticket sales* €20,- Box office €22,-
Friday, 3 July at 8 PM
Altaussee Event Hall
„Aussee will forever remain the most beautiful to me“
On the occasion of the opening of the Literature Park and in memory of the birthday of the Altaussee-based writer Barbara Frischmuth, the Literaturgarten at the Literature Museum Altaussee is also named after her.
The actor Serge Falck reads selected texts by writers who describe their deep connection to Altaussee. At the same time, their presence has greatly shaped the reputation of the town as a „literary village“.
Texts from:
Barbara Frischmuth,
Friedrich Torberg,
Jakob Wassermann,
Hugo v. Hofmannsthal
Musical ceremonial setting by the newly founded Altausseer Kurmusik
Advance booking: €28, Box office: €30
Thursday, 30 July at 8 p.m.
Altaussee Event Hall
„The whole world is sky blue“
An evening of exceptional quality, steeped in the charm of bygone eras, featuring the singer Susanne Marik, Burg actor Gerhard Ernst and Prof. Bela Fischer.
In addition, there are Viennese stories and many musical memories of Robert Stolz, Hermann Leopoldi, Gerhard Bronner, and Peter Wehle. Hannes Preßl & Gerhard Kalss play the violins to accompany them.
Advance booking €33,- Box office €35,-
Thursday, 27 August at 8 p.m.
Hall in the municipality of Altaussee, 2nd floor
„MR KARL“
Written in 1961 by Carl Merz and Helmut Qualtinger
The delicatessen seller Karl tells the story of his life in the magazine of the delicatessen shop „Feinkost Wawra“. In doing so, he reveals his complicity, his antisemitism, and his moral flexibility during the Nazi era and afterwards.
It is read by Burg actor Gerhard Ernst.
Advance sales €23,- Box office €25,-
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Meeting point: Bookshop, Literature Museum Altaussee in the Kur- und Amtshaus
We lead our guests past the refuges of the writers, composers, painters and the nobility, because they all found their home and source of inspiration in Altaussee.
DATES, EVERY WEDNESDAY: 8/7, 15/7, 22/7, 29/7, 5/8, 12/8, 19/8, 26/8, 2/9.
Guided walks: Hermann Schröttenhamer
Minimum number of participants: 5 persons
Sturdy footwear recommended! Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours
Cost: €10 – payable in cash at the bookshop
Registration by 6 PM at the latest on the day before at: +43 670 402 0027
Discover the Literature Museum Altaussee digitally
The free 3D tour starts initially in the bookshop, as a virtual invitation to browse in person. From there, you will subsequently learn more interactively about prominent personalities and the literary history of the region. After that, the tour takes you through the museum, from notable authors to unique exhibits. Along the way, you will be accompanied by eleven videos, in German and directly in the browser. This will immerse you in the world of literature and at the same time prepare you for your visit in person. Additionally, we will introduce you to Other cultural partners by Discover Culture before.
Photos: Literature Museum Altaussee © Kulturfux
