Mittenwald Violin Making Museum
Geigenbaumuseum Mittenwald
A museum telling the story of Mittenwald's three-hundred-year violin-making tradition, with old workshops, a collection of fine instruments and live demonstrations by violin makers.
The museum occupies an old house beside the church in the old town. It tells the story of how Matthias Klotz brought violin-making to Mittenwald in 1684. Its displays include violins, lutes and zithers from different periods, and a traditional workshop has been recreated. Violin makers give demonstrations at certain times. Tickets cost about €6 (check the official website for details), and the museum closes in some winter months. A visit takes about an hour, and it fits well into a stroll through the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays and in November
Nearby sights
- Mittenwald Old Town
- Karwendelbahn
- Leutasch Gorge
- Lautersee & Ferchensee
- Wank
- Partnach Gorge
- Olympic Ski Stadium & Große Olympiaschanze
- King's House on Schachen