SCHLOSS GOLDEGG
the castle with cultural events & art
An old castle, whose silhouette majestically reflects in the lake – this is the stuff of fairytales! Behind the historic walls of Goldegg Castle, concerts, exhibitions, presentations, readings and theatre shows await throughout the year. The café, the painting academy and Pongau local history museum make the castle a popular centre of attraction too. At Goldegg’s Advent market visitors are immersed in an enchanting festive ambience every year. The early Gothic frescoes in the old Goldegg parish church building are also worth taking a look at, so too are the artistic carvings in Hirtenkapelle am Meislstein.
It is not known exactly when the imposing hillside castle above the northern shore of Lake Goldegg was first built in its original form; however, reconstruction began in 1323. Over the centuries, the castle belonged to various noble families and archbishops before it became the property of the municipality of Goldegg in 1973 and was reopened in 1981 as an important cultural institution.
Today, Schloss Goldegg houses a cultural and seminar centre. Concerts, exhibitions, cabaret, and film screenings are regularly held in its carefully restored rooms. The annual Goldegger Dialogues and Goldegger Autumn Talks have long become established fixtures in the broader cultural discourse programme.
For over 20 years, open discussions and mutual dialogues have been nurtured in Goldegg. The Goldegg Dialogues were founded in 1982 by
The maxim is “Health is easy to learn” and brings together the interplay of body, mind and soul for health.
Goldegg offers an ideal setting for the dialogue. The Alpine ambience in our fantastic natural area in Salzburger Landes is harmonious and unique. Goldegg Castle is more than a worthy setting and provides a superb stage for experts and specialists from across the globe. The natural area sets the tone, the views to the mountains sharpen the spirit, clearing the way for new ideas. For over 20 years the Goldegg Dialogues have been a meeting point for people who are open and ready to forge new paths in health and a positive attitude to life.
Also located within the castle – and thus a truly unique place for creativity – is the Painting Academy at Goldegg Castle. In two impressive studios, surrounded by historic walls, selected instructors offer courses covering a wide range of artistic disciplines. Beginners and advanced learners of all ages can develop and refine their skills in acrylic and oil painting, watercolor, experimental painting, printmaking, drawing, and more. For many, it is a highlight of their creative summer or an essential part of their annual visit to Goldegg.
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