Welcome - SCHWEIZER GEIGENBAUSCHULE BRIENZ

Situated in the heart of Switzerland, the Swiss School of Violin Making in Brienz is a modern training place communicating traditional techniques and the use of innovative technologies. It is our vision to prepare young violin makers for their future challenges and to maintain and develop our traditional profession.

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ATTIC CHAMBER CONCERT

Sunday, May 3, 7:30 PM
VERY BRITISH

Music for string trio, featuring works by British composers – from Baroque elegance to modern times …learn more

AWARDED

After successful participations in 2022 and 2024, the Swiss School of Violin Making once again achieved success at the Concours international de lutherie 2026. The school was awarded a bronze medal as well as the jury’s special prize “Coup de Cœur”, granted for outstanding craftsmanship … learn more

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

For the supervision and operation of our permanent exhibition “From Fiddles to Master Violins”, we are looking for hosts and hostesses who are passionate about culture and enjoy engaging with people.

…fo more information please contact Birgit Steinfels: steinfels@geigenbauschule.ch, 033 951 18 61

NEW PRESIDENT

We are delighted to welcome Hans Ulrich Glarner as the new President of the Stiftung Schweizer Geigenbauschule.
The former Head of the Bern Office of Culture succeeds former Councillor of States Werner Luginbühl.
We look forward to working together.