The MAK extends an invitation to a fabulous party in the wonderful Biedermeier castle and its extensive garden in Pötzleindorf. Food trucks with culinary delights from the region await you, as well as a varied program of guided tours and workshops for young and old.During the day, DJs from Radio Superfly fill the garden with music, and as a special highlight in the evening, Maraskino presents a live performance of the band’s new album.The MAK branch Geymüllerschlössel in Pötzleinsdorf is today one of the few places in Austria that offer an authentic insight into the rich variety of Biedermeier decorative art. It was commissioned after 1808 by the merchant banker Johann Jakob Geymüller (1760–1834) as a “summer residence.” To this day, the architect is unknown, yet the building displays a combination of Gothic, Indian, and Arabic styles that is typical of pleasure pavilions of that time.Free admission!Facebook-Event >> Programm MUSIC & DJ12 noon–10 p.m.hosted byRadio SuperflyMARASKINO [live]8 p.m.Julian Hruza (Julian & der Fux) with band: Bernhard Hammer (Elektro Guzzi), Christoph Sztrakati.FOOD Food trucks in the castle gardens offer regional delicacies from the Biedermeier era, to include hofburgers and snails from the Wiener Schneckenmanufaktur, as well as wine and beer from the region.I EAT VIENNAGugumuck snailmobile - Gugumuck – Wiener SchneckenmanufakturEspressomobilLeones GelattoGUIDED TOURS1–8 p.m.Special guided tours provide fascinating insights into Biedermeier life.1 p.m.The History of the GeymüllerschlösselA walking tour2 p.m.Secret Drawers and More …Empire and Biedermeier writing desksA guided tour with restorer Johannes Ranacher in dialog with MAK Art Education4 p.m.Secret Drawers and More …Empire and Biedermeier writing desksA guided tour with restorer Johannes Ranacher in dialog with MAK Art Education5 p.m.The History of the GeymüllerschlösselA walking tour18:00 UhrInterior Decoration of the Empire and Biedermeier ErasA walking tour7 p.m.The History of the GeymüllerschlösselA walking tour, including Skyspace by James Turrell WORKSHOP for Grown-Ups3 p.m./ 5 p.m. (fixed starting times)The Art of Weaving!With basket weaver Luc BourielWorkshop for grown-ups and children 12 and olderDuration: ca. 90 minutesmax. 12 participants. Participation free of charge. Material will be provided!No registration necessary. First come, first served!Weave your own work of art under the professional guidance of Luc Bouriel.In a relaxed, shaded atmosphere, small, intricate works of art take form. Luc Bouriel accompanies the workshop, ready to supply you with practical advice. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM3 p.m.MINI MAK GUIDED TOURShadows, Melodies, Tightrope WalkersSearching for secrets in the Schlössel2 p.m. / 4 p.m./ 6 p.m. (fixed starting times)WOW! Build a Japanese kite yourself … and fly it!With artist Verena FaisstWorkshop for children 6 and older (accompanied) orchildren 9 and older (unaccompanied)Limited number of participants. Participation free of charge. Material will be provided!No registration necessary. First come, first served!Build supercalifragilistic kites with Verena!You can make the paper for the kite yourself using Japanese dyeing techniques—and afterwards give it wings! And perhaps the summer wind will be well disposed, and your kite will be able to see the Geymüllerschlössel from above …12 noon–8 p.m.KIDS’ CORNERAre you as smart as the kids of a century ago? Or maybe even smarter? Play children’s games from Biedermeier times with your friends: cricket, diabolo, jo-jo, and puppet theater. Practical InformationThe summer festival will take place only if the weather is fine.In case of cancellation, we will inform you online at MAK.atPötzleinsdorferstraße 102, 1180 ViennaTram line 41 Schottentor to Pötzleinsdorf, then bus line 41A to Khevenhüllerstraße (one stop)Barrier-free access only for the castle gardenFree admission!
The MAK extends an invitation to a fabulous party in the wonderful Biedermeier castle and its extensive garden in Pötzleindorf. Food trucks with culinary delights from the region await you, as well as a varied program of guided tours and workshops for young and old.

During the day, DJs from Radio Superfly fill the garden with music, and as a special highlight in the evening, Maraskino presents a live performance of the band’s new album.

The MAK branch Geymüllerschlössel in Pötzleinsdorf is today one of the few places in Austria that offer an authentic insight into the rich variety of Biedermeier decorative art. It was commissioned after 1808 by the merchant banker Johann Jakob Geymüller (1760–1834) as a “summer residence.” To this day, the architect is unknown, yet the building displays a combination of Gothic, Indian, and Arabic styles that is typical of pleasure pavilions of that time.

Free admission!
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Programm

 

MUSIC & DJ

12 noon–10 p.m.

hosted by
Radio Superfly

MARASKINO [live]
8 p.m.

Julian Hruza (Julian & der Fux) with band: Bernhard Hammer (Elektro Guzzi), Christoph Sztrakati.

FOOD
Food trucks in the castle gardens offer regional delicacies from the Biedermeier era, to include hofburgers and snails from the Wiener Schneckenmanufaktur, as well as wine and beer from the region.
  • I EAT VIENNA
  • Gugumuck snailmobile - Gugumuck – Wiener Schneckenmanufaktur
  • Espressomobil
  • Leones Gelatto


GUIDED TOURS

1–8 p.m.
Special guided tours provide fascinating insights into Biedermeier life.

1 p.m.
The History of the Geymüllerschlössel
A walking tour

2 p.m.
Secret Drawers and More …
Empire and Biedermeier writing desks
A guided tour with restorer Johannes Ranacher in dialog with MAK Art Education

4 p.m.
Secret Drawers and More …
Empire and Biedermeier writing desks
A guided tour with restorer Johannes Ranacher in dialog with MAK Art Education

5 p.m.
The History of the Geymüllerschlössel
A walking tour

18:00 Uhr
Interior Decoration of the Empire and Biedermeier Eras
A walking tour

7 p.m.
The History of the Geymüllerschlössel
A walking tour, including Skyspace by James Turrell
 

WORKSHOP for Grown-Ups

3 p.m./ 5 p.m. (fixed starting times)
The Art of Weaving!
With basket weaver Luc Bouriel

Workshop for grown-ups and children 12 and older
Duration: ca. 90 minutes
max. 12 participants. Participation free of charge. Material will be provided!
No registration necessary. First come, first served!

Weave your own work of art under the professional guidance of Luc Bouriel.
In a relaxed, shaded atmosphere, small, intricate works of art take form. Luc Bouriel accompanies the workshop, ready to supply you with practical advice.
 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

3 p.m.
MINI MAK GUIDED TOUR
Shadows, Melodies, Tightrope Walkers

Searching for secrets in the Schlössel

2 p.m. / 4 p.m./ 6 p.m. (fixed starting times)
WOW! Build a Japanese kite yourself … and fly it!
With artist Verena Faisst

Workshop for children 6 and older (accompanied) or
children 9 and older (unaccompanied)
Limited number of participants. Participation free of charge. Material will be provided!
No registration necessary. First come, first served!

Build supercalifragilistic kites with Verena!
You can make the paper for the kite yourself using Japanese dyeing techniques—and afterwards give it wings! And perhaps the summer wind will be well disposed, and your kite will be able to see the Geymüllerschlössel from above …

12 noon–8 p.m.
KIDS’ CORNER
Are you as smart as the kids of a century ago? Or maybe even smarter? Play children’s games from Biedermeier times with your friends: cricket, diabolo, jo-jo, and puppet theater.
 

Practical Information

The summer festival will take place only if the weather is fine.
In case of cancellation, we will inform you online at MAK.at

Pötzleinsdorferstraße 102, 1180 Vienna
Tram line 41 Schottentor to Pötzleinsdorf, then bus line 41A to Khevenhüllerstraße (one stop)
Barrier-free access only for the castle garden

Free admission!