Glatt und Verkehrt

Glatt & Verkehrt

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MusicKrems
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
CrowdSmall5000
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's core venue, the Klangraum
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Glatt und Verkehrt in Krems

Glatt und Verkehrt is a world music festival based in Krems in the Wachau valley, founded in 1997 and running for roughly two to three weeks each July. Concerts take place in the converted Gothic monastery church Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, at the working Benedictine abbey Stift Gottweig, and in smaller historic venues around Krems-Stein, bringing folk and traditional music from across the globe to the Danube region.

Glatt und Verkehrt has brought world music to the Wachau region since its founding in 1997, built around the premise of pairing folk and traditional musical forms from across the globe under one festival banner in and around the Danube town of Krems.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's core venue, the Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, is a deconsecrated Gothic monastery church whose acoustics were specifically adapted for a world-music program spanning amplified and acoustic traditions, a rare pairing of medieval architecture with global folk repertoire

02

The mystery stays covered

Its use of Stift Gottweig, a still-functioning Benedictine abbey, as a concert venue adds a further layer of historic setting uncommon among festivals built around international traditional music

03

The city starts moving

Now in its fourth decade, the festival has also built a reputation for booking touring artists from traditions, including Balkan brass and West African ensembles, that otherwise rarely appear on Austrian stages, giving Krems an outsized role in the country's world-music programming relative to its small-town size

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Glatt und Verkehrt is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Krems, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival's core venue, the Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, is a deconsecrated Gothic monastery church whose acoustics were specifically adapted...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Glatt und Verkehrt is easier when the venue, route and way back from Krems are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Smart casual clothing suits the church and abbey concert settings; stone interiors stay cool even on warm July days, so a light layer is worth carrying even for evening shows in summer.

Safety

Glatt und Verkehrt is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Krems.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.41 N, 15.60 EOpen in Google Maps

Krems, Lower Austria, Austria

Nearest airportVIE — Vienna
TransportGlatt und Verkehrt is easier when the venue, route and way back from Krems are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Krems.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Krems via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Krems, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual clothing suits the church and abbey concert settings; stone interiors stay cool even on warm July days, so a light layer is worth carrying even for evening shows in summer.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Austria and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Glatt und Verkehrt?

Glatt und Verkehrt is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Glatt und Verkehrt take place?

The festival is listed in Krems, Austria. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Krems, Lower Austria, Austria

How big is it?

Small: 5000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLglattundverkehrt.at
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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