Geigenbaumuseum

The Violin Making Museum is a museum in Mittenwald dedicated to violin construction and displays about 200 string instruments. The collection includes masterwork pieces and traditional trade violins arranged in thoughtfully designed exhibition spaces.

Violin making in Mittenwald traces back to 1684 when Matthias Klotz opened the first workshop in this Bavarian mountain town. His work established a foundation for a craft tradition that persisted through the generations.

The craft of violin making shapes this place and remains central to how locals and visitors experience it. You can observe how this tradition continues in working workshops throughout the town.

Visits are possible Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and you should allow enough time to explore the different exhibition areas. It helps to check opening hours in advance and note the location in the town center.

A distinctive feature is the chance to touch different wood types and smell the varnish mixtures used in violin making. This sensory experience offers a different way to understand the craft beyond simply looking.