Exhibitions

Exhibitions
Robert-Musil Museum of Literature, Bahnhofstraße 50
In addition to the permanent exhibitions on Robert Musil, Ingeborg Bachmann and Christine Lavant,
the literature museum also organises readings (7.30 pm). Christoph W. Bauer will read in the
framework of the "literatour" series on 11 November, and Simone Lappert will hold a reading in the
"KELAGerlesen" series on 25 November. www.musilmuseum.at
Open: Monday to Friday 10 am – 5 pm (closed on Saturday, Sunday and on national holidays and
from 21/12/2015 – 06/01/2016)
BV Galerie, Feldkirchner Strasse 31
1 December 2015 until 15 January 2016: Exhibition: "Grafische Techniken II/Techniques of graphic
arts II". Graphic art is one of the leading forms of expression today; perhaps more multi-faceted than
any other form of fine arts and just as expressive. www.bv-kaernten.at
Open: Monday to Friday 9 am – 6.30 pm
Alpen Adria Galerie, Theaterplatz 3
BV Annual Exhibition from 6 to 30 November 2015. The gallery exhibits works created by BV
members during the creative period 2014/2015. The exhibition includes contributions from the
spheres of painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and new media. www.stadtgalerie.net
Open: Monday to Friday 10 am – 1 pm and 3 – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm
Kunstverein Kärnten, Künstlerhaus – Goethepark 1
Until 20 November 2015: Exhibition „4 Artists – 1 Project“. The small gallery presents paintings,
graphic art and object art of Uwe and Heiko Bressnik, Dietmar Franz and Gernot FischerKondratovitch.
27 November to 23 December 2015: Exhibition "Kunst Schenken/Giving Art" The new members of
Kunstverein Kärnten present small-format artwork. "Giving Art" – perfect for Christmas.
www.kunstvereinkaernten.at
Open: Tuesday to Friday 12 noon – 6 pm, Thursday 12 noon – 8 pm, Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
rittergallery, Burggasse 8
12 November to 24 December 2015: Exhibition "Accrochage 15" – Group exhibition of selected
works of the artists represented by the gallery. www.rittergallery.com
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30 am – 1 pm
Klagenfurt Tourismus, Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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Galerie 3, Alter Platz 25
14 November to 23 December 2015: The exhibition "Cristina Fiorenza" presents contemporary art.
Right in time for Christmas, the "Kabinett" presents "Kunst zum Schenken/Art for Giving"
www.galerie3.com
Open: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.30 am – 12.30 pm and 3 – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 12
noon
“Haus der Begegnung”, Hauptplatz, 9063 Maria Saal
6 December to 15 December 2015: “Nativity exhibition 2015” - Every 2 years, the popular nativity
exhibition takes place for all ages during Advent at the “Haus der Begegnung” in the main square in
Maria Saal. The exhibition is devised and organised by the “Krippenfreunde Klagenfurt am
Wörthersee” and “Domverein Maria Saal” associations. It features Austrian, Oriental and small
nativity scenes. www.domverein-mariasaal.at
Open: 6 December 11 am – 6 pm, 7 – 15 December 9 am – 6pm
Sightseeing & Excursions
Advent Market on Domplatz
From 3 to 20 December; Thursday to Sunday, 10 am – 6.30 pm. The Christmas market on Domplatz
square is perfect for those who prefer a more contemplative venue. 30 artisans from Carinthia offer
hand-made wooden toys, candles, potteries, ceramic art, jewellery and felt products. The side
programme includes a gospel mass, brass music and arias from musicals.
Advent Magic on the lake
Wörthersee Schifffahrt offers cruises full of atmosphere on Lake Wörthersee passing all the brightly
lit towns and villages along the shores of Lake Wörthersee. Enjoy magic hours on the cruise from
Klagenfurt to Velden and savour the traditional Christmas delicacies served on board. Dates 2015:
11/28, 12/05, 12/08, 12/12, 12/19, from 4 to 6.30.
Guided City Tours
Every Friday and Saturday in November and December at 10 am, the tourism board offers free
guided tours of the old city centre of Klagenfurt. Retrace the history of the city and discover the
beautiful inner courtyards, epochal monuments and historic buildings. The free guided tour takes 90
minutes. Meeting point: Neuer Platz, Tourist Information office.
Klagenfurt Tourismus, Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
T: +43 463 537 2223, E: [email protected], W: www.visitklagenfurt.at
E-Board-Museum, Florian-Gröger-Straße 20
The largest keyboard museum in Europe presents a special exhibition of extraordinary musical
instruments used to create some of the greatest hits and undying songs. "The most bizarre
instruments of pop music"; open daily from 2 to 7 pm (Saturday by appointment)
www.eboardmuseum.at
Jazz Club Kammerlichtspiele, Adlergasse
There are regular jazz concerts in this converted cinema. The unique atmosphere, outstanding artists
and fine jazz music are a treat for all music lovers. For details of the programme please visit
www.jazz-club.at.
Museum of Modern Art, Burggasse 8
The Museum of Modern Art presents national and international artists in individual and themed
exhibitions on 1000 m² of modern exhibition space. In November and December, the museum hosts
an exhibition of artist Valentin Oman. The artist has created an impressive, comprehensive oeuvre
focusing on the human existence, being, mortality and transcendence. The retrospective covers
Valentin Oman's 50-year creative period. www.mmkk.at
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, Thursday 10 am – 8 pm, holidays 10 am – 6 pm. (Closed on
24, 25, 31/12/2015 and 01/01/2016)
Planetarium Klagenfurt, Villacherstrasse 239
October 2015 until March 2016: "Reach for the stars". The planetarium is proud owner of the most
modern Sky Scan projection system in 8K and presents the latest shows. With its 134 seats and a
dome spanning 12 metres, the planetarium is the perfect starting point for a discovery tour of outer
space. At Christmas (Friday to Sunday) the planetarium organises a Christmas Special for children.
Group events and presentations for schools can be organised from October to March; please contact
us to make an appointment. For more information please refer to www.planetarium-klagenfurt.at or
call us at 0043 463 21700.
Open: Friday to Sunday and on workdays: Reservation for groups by appointment.
Happ's Reptile House, Villacherstrasse 237
Austria's biggest reptile zoo includes a palm house with mambas, cobras, king cobras and rattle
snakes. Various reptiles, such as crocodiles, turtles, snakes and insects feel at home in the rain forest
environment of the reptile zoo. www.reptilienzoo.at
Open: Closed in November. December daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Klagenfurt Tourismus, Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
T: +43 463 537 2223, E: [email protected], W: www.visitklagenfurt.at
wissens.wert.welt – blue cube & kidsmobil, Primoschgasse 3
The "hands-on-" museum in the south of Klagenfurt offers hours of fun for people from six years of
age upwards. The interactive "Wirkungswechsel" exhibition (from the end of November 2015 to the
end of February 2016) is a travelling exhibition of the ScienceCenter Network. It explores various
interactions of science and everyday life and explains connections. www.wissenswertwelt.at
Open: Thursday and Friday 2 to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; closed over the Christmas holidays.
Heraldic Hall at Landhaus, Landhaushof
Baroque painter Ferdinand Fromiller painted 665 coats of arms with artistry and Baroque opulence
and immortalised numerous sovereigns and noble families in the Heraldic Hall. The Prince's Stone,
one of the most important witnesses to the history of the country, is also exhibited in this impressive
and beautiful room. The Renaissance hall is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm;
on Saturday and public holidays from 9 am to 2 pm. www.landesmuseum.ktn.gv.at
Wörthersee Schifffahrt cruises, Friedelstrand 3
During Advent, WSG offers special Advent cruises (starting on 28 Nov. 2015). The Advent ship
debarks every Saturday and Sunday and on 8 December at 11.45 am and stops at the Christmas
Markets in Pörtschach and Velden. www.woertherseeschifffahrt.at.
Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Benjamin Britten composed his libretto adapted from William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s
Dream" in 1960. November 2015
Così fan tutte
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart's opera, based on a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, was first performed in
1790 and creates confusion in the most virtuoso manner. November 2015
25 years "Naked Lunch"
The four members of the band, Stefan Deisenberger, Alex Jezdinsky, Oliver Welter and Herwig
Zamernik, are regulars of the Austrian music scene. 8 November 2015, 7.30 pm
Klagenfurt Tourismus, Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Guest performance of Residenztheater Munich, directed by Martin Kušej, the expert for battles of
the sexes. 16 – 18 November 2015, 7.30 pm
R. Wagner, R. Strauss
The Carinthian Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Alexander Soddy. 18 November 2015, 7.30 pm
Anton – das Mäusemusical
The musical by Gertrud and Thomas Pigor for children (and their parents) tells the turbulent story of
courage and a sense of community among mice. November, December 2015 and January 2016
Carmen
In George Bizet's opera, the protagonists have to decide between love and their desire for freedom.
December 2015 and January 2016
Advent Concert
Artists of Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre set the mood for Christmas. 13 December, 7.30 pm
A Doll's House
The play by Henrik Ibsen is a manifesto to female emancipation. Its première in 1880 gave rise to
great controversy and provoked heated debates. December 2015 and January 2016
www.stadttheater-klagenfurt.at
Klagenfurt Tourismus, Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
T: +43 463 537 2223, E: [email protected], W: www.visitklagenfurt.at