Bachmann & Bernhard Festival in Salzkammergut

The Salzkammergut Festival weeks in Austria are this year dedicated to the works of Franz Kafka and Alfred Jekels (pseudonym Bernhard). A production of 'Elisabeth II' by Alfred Jekels is being staged in Gmunden, with Sven-Eric Bechtolf starring, and organizers aim for 50,000 attendees at the 2026 event. This festival highlights the region's commitment to showcasing Austrian literary giants.

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