Mittenwald is a sleepy village that appears to be taken from the pages of a Grimms’ fairytale. It may come as a surprise that Mittenwald has remained one of the best hidden gems in Europe.The rural mountain village of Mittenwald rests along the Isar River at the border of Austria and Germany. Known as "The Village of a Thousand Violins," it has been ranked on multiple sites as one of the most authentic and scenic small towns in Europe. The Klotz family of violin makers, dating back to the 17th century, has made this medieval market town renowned for the craft. Today, there is an institution and museum located in Mittenwald dedicated to the continuing practice of this tradition.
