Visitor Services

The Festspielhaus auditorium is itself an instrument. Freestanding walls made of Canadian acacia wood allow the architecture to resonate. The steeply rising stands, which offer excellent views throughout, seat 732 spectators. At its opening, the orchestra pit was the largest of its kind in the world. The stage area measures approximately 450 square meters. The new building of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl was designed by the Viennese architectural firm Delugan Meissl Architects. The striking, black façade appears both bold and restrained next to the white Passionsspielhaus. The Festspielhaus respects the upwardly sloping form of the neighboring Passionsspielhaus and creates contrasting horizontal impulses. The unique ensemble of the two buildings forms a wonderful dialogue with nature.

The Passionsspielhaus has become a landmark in the village of Erl. With its soaring form, the gleaming white house is visible from afar. The impressive building was constructed in 1959 according to plans by Robert Schuler. Originally, the house was intended exclusively for the Passion Play, which takes place every six years in the summer. To this day, the house is not heated and is therefore only open for performances in the summer. The Passionsspielhaus can accommodate up to 1,500 visitors on gently sloping benches. The atmosphere in the spacious space is extraordinary. Likewise the acoustics: The Passionsspielhaus was designed at a time when artists were dependent on unamplified performances. The unusual architecture condenses the sound above the heads of the audience, reaching every single seat.

Concurrent with the construction of the Festspielhaus, a parking garage was built in close proximity to both festival venues. The modern building was designed by MHM architects from Vienna. The parking garage offers a total of 450 parking spaces on three floors. On performance days, a shuttle service connects the parking garage and the Festspielhaus. The parking garage is only ten minutes away on foot: ten minutes strolling past meadows and fields. Ten minutes spent in anticipation of the cultural experience. Ten minutes in which the sounds you hear can resonate.

Parkhaus
Mühlgraben 65
6343 Erl

From the Premierenhaus, you have the best view of the two festival halls, which rise against a fantastic mountain panorama. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow plenty of light into the spacious rooms of the seven suites. The building was constructed primarily from local wood, thus in keeping with the concept of sustainability. The Premierenhaus offers you the highest level of comfort for your cultural holiday in Erl.

Premierenhaus
Mühlgraben 65
6343 Erl

Our artists benefit from the artist residence built in 2018. They live just a few minutes from the Festspielhaus. For rehearsals and performances, our artists relocate to Erl. This lends the village, previously known more for cows than double basses, an international flair. The festival universe thus extends far beyond the walls of the house.

Gasthof Blaue Quelle
Fam. Struth
Mühlgraben 52
A — 6343 Erl
T +43 (0)5373 8128
info@blauequelle.at
www.blauequelle.at

We look forward to welcoming you to our traditional inn. Family-owned for three generations, it has undergone a careful renovation and has been given a new lease of life. The distinctive cuisine of our award-winning restaurant combines recipes from our South Tyrolean grandmother with contemporary creations, and personal preferences also influence the wine selection. Newly renovated rooms and well-appointed Wagner suites are available for your comfortable stay.

Gasthaus „Beim Dresch“
Fam. Anker
Oberweidau 2
A — 6343 Erl
T +43 (0)5373 8129
anker@dresch.at
www.dresch.at

Culinary and cultural experiences go hand in hand with us! Family atmosphere, a feeling of being at home, comfortable, regional, and modern – all of this characterizes our hotel. Before and after performances, we are happy to serve you homemade specialties, individual and regional delicacies from our excellent kitchen, and the perfect wine from our cellar. Relax in our rooms furnished with solid wood and natural materials and enjoy the nature, but above all, the proximity to both festival halls – just a few minutes' walk away. We look forward to welcoming you!

Gasthof Schönau
Familie Prantner
Schönau 18
A — 6343 Erl
T +43 (0)5373 8214
schoenau@aon.at
www.gasthof-schoenau.info

A very quiet house surrounded by nature, with newly renovated or newly built rooms. The Festspielhaus and Passionsspielhaus are approximately 800 meters away. Free parking is available directly in front of the house. Traditional Tyrolean cuisine with products from our own organic farm. Opportunities for short and long hikes are available.

Posthotel Erlerwirt
Familie Kneringer
Dorf 46–48
A — 6343 Erl
T +43 (0)5373 81450
info@posthotel-erlerwirt.at
www.posthotel-erlerwirt.at

Located in the heart of the village (1 km from the Festspielhaus), we offer our guests in our 72 rooms and suites half-board tailored to the performances in a family atmosphere. Our free shuttle service conveniently takes you to the performances and picks you up again afterwards.