Historical 3D Stereoscopic Cards in a Public Outdoor Space
The La Gacilly-Baden Photo Festival was named the world’s best open-air photography event of 2025 at the LUXlife Creative and Visual Arts Awards.
Okay, so what does that have to do with stereoscopy?
All Festival Info of https://festival-lagacilly-baden.photo/de and
DIE 3Dimensionale in English can be found here -
The La Gacilly-Baden Photo Festival is not your typical photo exhibition, but rather an extraordinary, international, and public art experience. It is taking place for the 9th time this year; admission is free, and everything is accessible around the clock. In 2025, over 300,000 visitors were counted, and—particularly exciting—stereoscopic photos will be on display for the first time.
Historical 3D stereoscopic cards in a public outdoor space?
In the UK, Sir Brian May maintains one of the world’s most significant stereo archives. His collection includes the complete set of “Les Diableries” stereo cards. Thanks to his love of stereoscopy, he supports us stereo enthusiasts and has allowed copies of these unusual cards to be displayed. Behind the Kaiserhaus in Baden is a beautiful spot to set up an imperial panorama. Festival director Lois Lammerhuber wanted a new, modern interpretation to express his special gratitude to collector Sir Brian May.
While La Gacilly-Baden Photo Baden transforms the town into a huge public gallery for several months, DIE 3Dimensionale 2026 will be the stereoscopic highlight within this framework:
DIE 3Dimensionale 2026 in Baden (near Vienna) September 17th - 22nd.
Among others Denis Pellerin, the director of the collection has confirmed his participation and will give talks, one about the collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with fellow stereo enthusiasts, not only to visit the exhibition together but also to take part in other stereo-related activities and photo excursions in the surrounding area. For details, go on reading.
Stereo cards from 1860-1870 from the Stereoscopic Archive of Sir Brian May will be on display. Les Diableries - Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell …What the Hell?… |  |
Registration
All details regarding the stereo activities, the final programme and registration options will be announced on 13 April 2026.
Travelling to Baden near Vienna: https://www.tourismus.baden.at/anreise-2
Accommodation The imperial city and UNESCO SPA town of Baden https://www.baden.at/ offers excellent hotels and restaurants in all price categories.
For registered DIE 3Dimensionale festival guests we have pre-booked affordable accommodation with excellent local cuisine for our visitors for the period 17.9.-23.9. Your reservation must be made at the hotel by 30 June 2026, after which the allocation will be released:
Gasthof und Hotel MARTINEK eMail: anfrage@gasthofmartinek.at
http://www.gasthofmartinek.at
„Get Together“ on Thursday Sept 17th 6 -21 p.m. at Hotel Martinek
Campsites: There are no campsites in Baden and the surrounding area. However, the city of Baden is allowing visitors to DIE 3Dimensionale who are traveling by camper to use the parking lot at the trotting track, approximately 1.6 km from the main square. Please register in advance. Mail to: office@3dimensionale.at
Projections and 3D experience world – watch, marvel, take away
will take place in the Sparkassensaal Grabengasse 13 in the centre.
Visitors can explore the La Gacilly Photo Festival at any time and free of charge. The festival spans 7 kilometers and is divided into a garden route and a city route. Approximately 1,500 photographs are displayed throughout public spaces, some measuring up to 200 square meters. It is the largest outdoor photo festival in Europe.
Parking in Baden There are two parking zones in the city center. Accommodation in the center with parking is recommended.
Note 1: For the whole day excursion to Neusiedlersee, a bus is organized. Excursions on Friday to Heiligenkreuz and Sunday to Seegrotte „travel on your own
Note 2: 3D Projection with German live text. Listen the English text with your smart phone.