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My Gastein experience
June 11 - July 5, 2026
An international festival in harmony with nature
sommer.frische.kunst. in Bad Gastein
Every summer, Bad Gastein is transformed into a stage for contemporary art from all over the world. The international art festival sommer.frische.kunst. brings together artists, collectors, gallery owners and art lovers in the imposing Alpine scenery of the Gastein Valley.
Historic grand hotels, spectacular mountain landscapes and extraordinary locations become exhibition spaces for modern art, installations and creative experiments.
The festival is one of the most exciting art festivals in Austria and attracts visitors from all over Europe to Bad Gastein in Salzburger Land every year.
Experience contemporary art in the Alps
During the festival, you will discover contemporary art in extraordinary places. Exhibitions take place not only in galleries, but also in historic buildings, hotels, public spaces and in nature.
This special combination of Alpine landscape, Belle Époque architecture and modern art makes the art festival in Bad Gastein unique.
Many of the invited artists work directly on site during their stay. Their works are created in close interaction with the surroundings and the people in the valley.
Bad Gastein itself becomes a gallery.
Art, culture and encounters
Program
At sommer.frische.kunst. you can expect a varied program of contemporary art, culture and creative encounters.
Visitors can:
- discover international art exhibitions
- get to know young and established artists
- experience installations in public spaces
- take part in artist talks and discussions
- attend workshops and creative formats
- Discover art on walks through the town
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Further program items will be added on an ongoing basis.
Art tradition in Gastein
Bad Gastein in particular has a long history as a place of inspiration for artists, writers and thinkers.
The famous spa resort attracted numerous creative personalities as early as the 19th century. During the historic summer retreat , guests from all over Europe spent several weeks or months in the Alps - including many artists and intellectuals who found inspiration here.
This tradition lives on today in the art festival sommer.frische.kunst. International artists work on site during their stay in Bad Gastein and are inspired by the special landscape, architecture and history of the place.
The festival thus combines the historical cultural history of Bad Gastein with new artistic positions and international perspectives.
Art vacation in Bad Gastein
The art festival can be ideally combined with a summer vacation in the Gastein Valley. Between exhibitions and events , visitors can enjoy hikes in the Gastein mountains, relaxing hours in the thermal baths, regional cuisine in Salzburger Land and the special atmosphere of Bad Gastein.
The result is a unique mix of nature, relaxation and art.
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