Culture between
Mountain and Lake
What is classic PEAKS?
classic PEAKS: Between Lake Chiemsee and the Tyrolean Alps, an alliance of high culture emerges—breaking boundaries and bringing people together.
Here, tradition meets modernity, history meets the present, stage meets summit. Whether opera classics by Mozart, Wagner, or Verdi, chamber music in historic castles, or avant-garde productions in modern festival halls. Located between Munich, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, classic PEAKS venues are easily accessible for international guests.
The festivals create a collective of authenticity, simplicity, and universality. Visitors experience sound and scenery, panorama and poetry, indulgence and hospitality.
From the Herrenchiemsee Festival to the Immling Festival and the Tyrolean Festival Erl, a cultural arc unfolds that opens horizons and redefines home. classic PEAKS is more than a festival network—it is a cultural movement between lakeshore and mountaintop, between alpine meadow and concert hall, between Chiemgau and Tyrol.
Tiroler Festspiele Erl
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl is a cultural highlight in the iconic Passion Playhouse and the adjacent modern festival hall. International artists and major works from Wagner to Beethoven shape the program. Nestled in the Tyrolean mountains, a unique dialogue between architecture, nature, and music emerges. Erl is synonymous with festival culture at the highest level.
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Kufsteinerland Connects
In Kufsteinerland, culture comes alive: The historic fortress is both landmark and stage. Classical concerts, literature, art, and culinary delights unfold a diversity that blends tradition with contemporary creativity. Experiences are created that tell stories and evoke emotions — a cultural space for all senses.
Opernbühne Maxlrain
The Opernbühne Maxlrain presents opera performances and concerts in the former riding hall of Schloss Maxlrain. The historic castle offers a special setting for cultural events. Maxlrain combines classical music with regional hospitality, making opera an experience between tradition and modernity.
Festivo – Musik im Chiemgau
The Festivo chamber music festival in Aschau i.Chiemgau stands for sophisticated chamber music in extraordinary venues. Whether Festhalle Hohenaschau, Preysingsaal in the castle, or the historic Högermühle — international ensembles such as Wien-Berlin or the Kammeroper München captivate audiences with concerts that bridge tradition and modernity. Festivo is a cultural highlight in Chiemgau.
classic PEAKS – Chiemsee Kufstein Festivals
classic PEAKS is the cultural alliance between Chiemsee and Kufstein. Together, the partners create a festival network that transcends borders and establishes culture as a driver for tourism. From classical to avant-garde, from castle to fortress, from lakeshore to alpine edge — classic PEAKS unites diversity and unity.
Immling Festival – The Festival Venue in Chiemgau
For over 30 years, the Immling Festival has enchanted audiences with operas and concerts amid Chiemgau’s natural beauty. The journey through the forest leads to a magical place where culture and landscape merge. Tosca, Lucia di Lammermoor, or The Magic Flute — Immling is a festival venue that surprises and delights.
Schloss Amerang
In the Renaissance arcade courtyard of Schloss Amerang, summer concerts take place — a charming setting for operas and concerts. From June to August, visitors enjoy musical evenings in a historic atmosphere. The castle has been a cultural fixture in Chiemgau for decades, combining history with vibrant musical tradition.
Chiemsee Alpenland
The Chiemsee-Alpenland is a top-tier cultural region between Munich and Salzburg. It serves as a stage for exquisite festivals and events. Here, lake, mountains, and music merge into unique experiences, making the region the cultural heart of Bavaria.
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MusicalSommer
The Musical Summer is an integral part of the cultural summer program at Kufstein Fortress. The historic complex is transformed into an open-air stage for international musical productions in a unique setting, creating a special cultural experience through the interplay of the town, the fortress walls, and the first mountains of Tyrol.
