A huge number of events invite you to the Castle Road throughout the year. They awaken long-gone times, continue ancient traditions and fill historical places with life. Our calendar of events lists them - from "Master's Draught" (historical theatre) up to castle concerts, from knight tournaments to christmas markets - and shows you when it is especially worthwhile to "target" the Castle Road.
Special exhibition at the Museum of modern glass in Rödental. The focus is on previously unseen objects from the museum's depot, most of which date from the 1970s and 1980s. Further information
The guided tour for children between six and twelve years is dedicated to the topics nutrition and hygiene, but also life on the fortress and also leads into the underworld of the fortress as also in areas, that usually are not open for the public. Further information
Please bring weatherproof clothing and suitable footwear and take a flashlight with you.
April to October, every Saturday, except during special events, 3 pm
Meeting point: cash desk, Rosenberg Fortress. No registration neccessary.
How does gunpowder smell? What is a casemate? And what was life like in a fortress? Questions like these will be answered in this exhibition in the Rosenberg Foretress. The exhibition is designed for the whole family. There is a lot to discover for children and youngsters at numerous interactive stations.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Tours through the fortress during the exhibition:
Tue to Sun, 11.00 am / 12.30 pm / 2.00 am / 4.00 pm
"The Execution of Emperor Maximilian" by Edouard Manet, purchased in 1910, forms the heart of the Mannheim collection. The purchase sparked a fierce dispute and Fritz Wichert, founding director of the Kunsthalle Mannheim, was particularly hostile to critics from nationalist circles. Further information (only in German language)
"Pretty good friends. With sword, charm and esprit" is the annual theme of the State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg. The dramatic interplay of the history of France and Germany can be experienced in various monuments.
Heidelberg Castle contributes to the varied series of events with special tours, among other things. To the topics and dates (only in German language)
Brave heroes, determined fighters who stand up for the "good" cause have always fascinated people. The exhibition illustrates the late medieval idea of an exemplary life and thus of a safe path to paradise. Further information
Walter John (1910 - 1974), a painter strongly influenced by French modernism, lived and worked in Rothenburg ob der Tauber since the 1960s. The special exhibition at Galerie John traces his path from figuration to abstraction. Further information (only in German language)
Train service every Sunday and public holiday.
Special events:
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In St. Catherine's Chapel the "Theatre of Shadows" explains the moving history of Bamberg: shadow play and figures bring the most horryfying and delightful events to life.
Dates: Saturdays at 5 pm / 7.30 pm and Sundays at 11 am
The performances are not suitable for children under the age of 10!
"Pretty good friends. With sword, charm and esprit" is the annual theme of the State Castles and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg, which illuminates the common past of Germany and France. On this occasion, various experts went on "a historical search between Heidelberg, the Palatinate Electorate and France". In a series of top-class public lectures at Heidelberg Castle, they will present their research results. To the topics and dates (only in German language)
"Pretty good friends. With sword, charm and esprit" is the annual theme of the State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg. The dramatic interplay of the history of France and Germany can be experienced in various monuments.
In Schwetzingen Castle and Castle Garden there are special guided tours on the theme of the year. To the topics and dates (only in German language)
The museum, housed in a typical gardener's house from 1767, dedicates this studio exhibition to its history and the honorary work of the museum association. Further information
Nothing for weak nerves! Experience an exciting guided criminal tour through the centuries of the old Crana and a delightful "last meal".
Dates: Sat., May 25th, August 31st, October 26th - each time 7 pm and 9.30 pm
Only with advance notice: Phone +49 (0) 9261 - 97236
Not appropriate for children!
Further information (only in German language)
A hands-on exhibition for young and old spirits of the times
When is school finally over, how long does it take until the next birthday and why are holidays always over so quickly? Sometimes time stretches like chewing gum, sometimes it runs between your fingers. But what is time?Further Information
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is not only a visitor museum, but also a research museum. In this special exhibition it shows for the first time the fascinating variety of museum research - from the object as a riddle to everyday museum work and digitisation. Further information
Wolfgang Wagner (1919-2010), the youngest grandson of Richard Wagner, conducted the Bayreuth Festival for almost 60 years and left his mark on it like no other. In the great anniversary exhibition, the Richard Wagner Museum pays tribute to his personality and outstanding life achievement as artistic director, stage designer and director. Further information (only in German language)
This special exhibition, which relates spectacular works of contemporary art to historical treasures, provides an ingenious glimpse into the Chambers of Wonder of the Bamberg Diocesan Museum.
Under the motto "Experience Cadolzburg", a wide variety of themed tours and activities are offered especially for children: Find out more in the Cadolzburg calendar of events.
Under the motto "From horse to flea. Animals at Cadolzburg Castle" offers a wide range of extraordinary events in the Castle - from flea weekends to holiday programmes with horses and bat nights. Special offers on the "Animals" theme year in the calendar of events and on guided tours
The exhibition at Heldburg Fortress shows works by the Kronach artist Mirjam Gwosdek, who has captured the picturesque beauty of Heldburg in her paintings. Further information (only in German)
The exhibition in the Museum Zeughaus C5 presents around 400 unique treasures of Hindu and Buddhist craftsmanship, made of gold. A large part of the treasures from a private collection will be on public display for the first time. Further information (only in German language)
On the occasion of his 150th birthday, the Kunsthalle Mannheim presents the pioneer of modern art among his younger contemporaries. Approximately half of the 135 works selected were by Matisse himself, other exhibits include works by Kees van Dongen, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Gabriele Münter. Further information
In the exhibition, the Kunsthalle Würth presents a selection of its new acquisitions of the past ten years. Among the works of around 70 artists are highlights by old masters such as Jörg Immendorf and Alex Katz, but also by contemporary Americans such as John Baldessari, Julian Schnabel and many more. Further information
The 21st international festival for Jazz and others presents a top-class festival programm at old and new locations around Heidelberg and Mannheim.
Internationally renowned jazz festival in Mannheim, Heidelberg and Ludwigshafen. Inspiration and courage for musical experiments shape this event, which wants to bring together pioneer spirit and perfection. It serves as a guide for the jazz scene.
The festival of extra class offers A Capella to touch, participate and experience with international vocal artists. Further information
The series of events brings French flair to Heidelberg with artists, exhibitions, readings and culinary delights and aims to arouse curiosity about France in general and Heidelberg's twin city Montpellier in particular. Further information (only in German language)
Exciting times take place worldwide between 1450 and 1500: the "Old World" is confronted with discoveries, inventions and revolutionary developments. The Karl-Wörn-Haus presents these historically significant events in a special exhibition using model figures in an exciting and vivid way. Further information (only in German language)
Special exhibition in the Erkersaal of Cadolzburg Castle as part of the theme year "Animals". Further information (only in German)
The Chamber Theater Days in the Old Alte Markthalle give the actors and actresses of the Rosenberg Festival the opportunity to introduce themselves even more closely in a small format. Dates and tickets (only in German language)
The Autumn Market in Kulmbach invites guests from near and far for a visit again. The autumnly-coloured product range is astonishing: From household items, spices and textiles, to leather articles and car polish, up to ceramics, jewellery, curtains, watches and the popular scissors grinder. Also your creature comforts are well taken care of. On Sunday you can enjoy the Sunday shopping at the foot of the Plassenburg Castle.
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The exhibition in the Hector Building and the Art Nouveau Building of the Kunsthalle looks back on the work of the Mannheim artist Gustav Seitz (1906-1969), who was one of the most expressive sculptors in post-war Germany. Further information (only in German language)
Everything about weddings at Hornberg Castle with various exhibitors. Free entry.
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At the All Saint's Day market the marketers offer a great range of items like homewares, clothing, leatherware etc.
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Neckarsteinach shops and different dealers offer a rich selection of speciaties on the square across from the Town Hall and in the Kirchenstraße.
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In the 18th century summer residence for the Palatinate Electors, now venue for the Handmade Love event - Schwetzingen Palace offers a beautiful baroque scene for the design and handmade market. On about 1,000 sqm space the gallant halls like the Hunting Hall and the Mozart Hall turn into a motley activity. Further information
The city centre becomes a meeting place for fans of fine handicraft and for everybody, who would like to experience historic craftsmanship very closely. The romantic medieval market around the collegiate church tells stories about honourable handicraft, proud guilds, medieval camp life and typical dishes, and opens the view into a long-gone time. A knight turnament to take part in and all sorts of offerings invite all junior knights and little damsels to a time-travel back to the Middle Ages. Enchanting illumination, oriental dance and romantic light set exceptional highlights, especially in the evening hours, and offer an attractive opportunity to go on an expedition in the Old Town of Mosbach.
Opening hours
Long shopping night of Mosbach's stores on Saturday until 10 pm.
Every year at the beginning of November, Rothenburg's old town becomes a romantic backdrop for guided tours, theatre, concerts, readings and other events related to fairy tales. This year the focus will be on the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. Further information
Well-known authors from German-speaking countries turn the city by the Pegnitz river into a very special place on the literary map every year in November, introduce themselves and their publications on the lecture stage, present news from the world of books, tell true and fictitious stories, answer questions and sign favourite books.
Also, some literary discoveries wait for the young book lovers at the lectures for children and school classes.
The small, fine jazz festival with international jazz greats as well as insider tips makes the grey month No. 11 shine every year. Further information
Meanwhile a nice tradition: Every year, in November jazz moves to Bayreuth. The Jazz Forum then brings exclusive musicians on the stage. Whether it´s Billy Cobhan, Joachim Kühn, Jasper van’t Hof, Adam Nussbaum, or Victor Bailey – the Jazz November brings them all to Bayreuth.
The Martini Market in Coburg offers a large product range and invites to stroll and shop on the marketplace.
At the end of the year, the exhibition in the Staatsbibliothek Bamberg is dedicated to Christmas pictures and stories. Manuscripts, cookbooks, New Year's cards and photographs from old Bamberg create a small panorama of the winter months in long gone times.
Picture: Prosit New Year. Greeting card from the Bamberg New Year's Eve. Tübingen, Gebr. Metz Kunstverlags-Anstalt, 1899 | Staatsbibliothek Bamberg, MvO A VI 1202, Photo: Gerald Raab
Further information (only in German language)
Colourful funfair rides, atmosphere and good mood in the festival tent - as always the Driller's Market in Neckargemünd is being longingly awaited. It is the last festival in the festival-cycle in the region. Hearty to rock-like music and a varied programme provide for the best funfair-mood of young and old.
Further information (only in German)
Market and catering as well as Sunday shopping. Further information (only in German)
Exciting, promising and young - the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg is a stage for newcomers and introduces still unknown directors every year. Within the framework off the festival film lovers can look forward to 50 premieres. The whole year through a selection committee looks for exceptional works in the whole world, for which it now finally says: "Action!". Further information
Shop and enjoy until 10 p.m. Blazing flames cover the city centre in mysterious light. Mulled wine, grilled steaks, skewers and all kinds of culinary delicacies.
Juggler Jeremy shows his unique show "Magic Fire". Further information (only in German)
During this guided tour with the Kulmbach executioner through the nightly alleys, visitors are introduced to the customs and superstitions of the Middle Ages. Horror guaranteed!
Meeting point: Kulmbach market square - Limited number of participants. Duration: approx. 60 minutes with "Open End" in the town tavern. Price: 17,50 EUR per person.
Dates 2019:
The large creative and artisan market stands under the motto "1000 and more ideas". Over 60 exhibitors present creative and international handicraft on over 1000 sqm in the town hall in Eberbach. The visitors can look forward to a wide offer of artistic articles. The market shall not only encourage to look at and buy things, but also to try things out and to take part.
Further information (only in German)
Magical blaze of lights, Christmas scents and atmospheric ambience in the most beautiful time of the year. Christmas market in the Old Town of Mosbach with its romantic backdrop of half-timbered houses.
Marketplace and church square in the Old Town.
During the Christmas Market, the marketplace of Roth turns once more into a winter wonderland with its lovingly decorated wood shacks. Associations, organisations and private persons present delicacies, handcrafted items and Christmassy articles.
In 2019 the market takes place on three weekends from Thursday until Sunday:
- November 21st - 24th
- November 28th - December 1st
- December 5th - 8th
Every year, at 5.00 pm, on the last Wednesday in November, the Christ child solemny opens the Christmas Market at the marketplace. Over 140 stands at Heidelberg's large and small places, offer an endless variety of what makes the season so special.
Opening hours: November 25th - December 22nd 2018
Sunday - Friday 11.00 am - 9.00 pm; Saturday 11.00 am - 10.00 pm Further information
Snow-white tents attract to the Kapuzinerplanken in the city centre of Mannheim. Let youself get tempted by the unique offer at this very special Christmas market with its distinct atmosphere. The advent season at the Kapuzinerplanken offers demonstrations of old and traditional craft, exceptional artworks, inventive gift ideas for Christmas and the finest culinary temptations. Brush makers, basket weavers, wood carvers, chocolate moulders, goldsmiths and many other artisans show their skills there. A magnet far beyond Mannheim's borders. Further information
Mannheim's Christmas Market at the Water Tower (Wasserturm) is a beloved destination for visitors from all over the world and one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. Centrally located in the Square-City you stroll along the Shephard Path (Hirtenpfad) and the Angels-Alley (Engelsgasse) with family and friends, and enjoy the varied offers of the approx. 200 festively decorated huts.
Low bell sounds, delicious smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine, coloured lights everywhere, sparkling colours, lovely presents - the Christmassy Bayreuth enchants! Above all a comfortable stroll over the Christmas market doesn't only let the hearts of children leap with joy.
Daily from 10 am to 10 pm one of the most beautiful open-air ice rinks in Germany is open at "Karlsplatz". Residents and guests glide over the ice in front of the romantic caslte backdrop with Christmas music. Further information
For the first time, the Christmas market is dedicated to the "Käthchen of Heilbronn" with Christmas "Käthchen products" such as Christmas stollen or mulled wine, "Käthchen Christmas decorations" and "Käthchen Christmas lighting".
See, Smell, Taste and Feel - Ansbach's Christmas market: Centuries of old tradition in modern form at the Montgelas-Platz and the Martin-Luther-Platz in the city center.
Opening hours:
Sun - Wed: 11 am - 8 pm
Thu - Sat: 11 am - 9 pm
Atmospheric decorated stall town around the lovingly designed crib on the upper marketplace with stage programme for young and old, inter alia with a visit of the Christ Child of Nuremberg, guided tours through the historical rock cellars and Advent prize draw. Further information
One of the most beautiful marketplaces, the town hall and the church St. Michael sparkle warm colours and spread a festive atmosphere in the medieval town. Tenderly decorated shacks, different sorts of mulled wine, Christmas candy, arts and crafts and smart gift ideas inspire visitors from near and far. Further information
During Christmas time, the Maxplatz in the middle of Bamberg's old town turns into a pre-Christmas fairground.
Opening hours:
Mon - Sat: 9.30 am - 8.00 pm
Sun: 11.00 am - 8.00 pm
Since the 15th century a Christmas market has been held in Rothenburg during the Advent season, which is called the "Reiterlesmarkt" here - dating back to a mythical figure. Even after 500 years of tradition, little has changed in the historical origin of the market. Further information
The small stall town is located at Coburg's picturesque marketplace. Craftsmen show their skills like in a sort of workshop. Around the market and through the city you can go on horse carriage rides.
The Mecklenburger Platz is the stage of the popular Christmas market of Stein. On Friday, the snug strive begins with an atmospheric lantern parade from the town hall to Mecklenburger Platz. Ensembles of the youth wind orchestra of Stein and the music school of Stein as well as different choires look forward to accentuate the pre-Christmas scenery. Further information (only in German)
Experience Christmas from it's brightest side and discover the popular Christmas Market in Nuremberg! Dive in to the unmistakable atmosphere of the festively decorated old town and enjoy entertaining hours.
Opening hours:
Mon - Sun: 10 am to 9 pm, Christmas Eve: 10 am to 2 pm. Further information
Christmas market with stream train for children on the marketplace, Christmas exhibition and many other attractions.
Dates 2019:
Nov. 29th - Dec 1st
Dec. 6th - 8th
Dec. 13th - 15th
Admission free.
Further information (only in German)
Numerous traders and craftsmen invite you to a "magical market life" into the lovely Old Town of Kulmbach. Besides the traditional advent market in Oberhacken and Büttnerwinkel, the visitors can also marvel at the craftsmen market in the rooms of the castle in the Waaggasse and at the advent market of the deaconry by the "Alten Villa". The scent of mulled wine and Christmas cookies waves through Kulmbach's Old Town. On the three markets, numerous exhibitors grant the visitors many Christmas wishes. Be it homemade delicacies or fresh delights, handmade Christmas decoration, handcrafted unique items or other gift ideas - here everybody finds something.
Eberbach's Christmas Market around the New Market.
Further information (only in German)
One of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany opens its gates on the first three advent weekends every year.
Enjoy a pre-Christmas weekend in the romantic ambience, with captivating advent scents, mulled wine and the charming backdrop of the medieval timber framed town Bad Wimpfen, decorated with many lights and fir sprigs. Approx. 120 sales stalls with mainly handcrafted offerings, handicrafts and festive delicacies stand in the alleys of the historic Old Town.
Around the Rose Tower, at the marketplace an in the town moat, the smell of mulled wine, festively decorated cottages as well as a varied framework programme enchant the many visitors.
Opening hours on all four Advent weekends:
Fri. 2 pm to 10 pm
Sat. 12 pm to 10 pm
Sun. 2 pm to 10 pm
Traditionally the Christmas Market takes place on the first advent weekend in the Old Town of Gundelsheim. Not only the unique atmosphere in the Old Town and the accompanying cultural programme are part of the special flair of the Christmas Market in Gundelsheim.
Romantic Advent market in the historical town centre of Cadolzburg, supplemented by an artisan market in the atmospheric backdrop of the outer castle courtyard of the Hohenzollern Fortress Cadolzburg.
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For more than 400 years there has been a tradition of setting up nativity scenes in the Bamberg World Cultural Heritage Site. In the whole city there are nearly forty stations with different nativity scenes - large and small, historical and modern, Franconian or from all over the world. In addition to numerous church cribs and large cribs in public places, cribs are also exhibited in various museums. Further information
Christmas Market at the marketplace with musical framework programme.
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Traditional Christmas market of Pottenstein around the community center ("Bürgerhaus") at the foot of the 1000-year old castle.
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Unique! Special! An insider tip! The advent market with Christmas programme for children, a "Christmas Party" and with a lot more around the marketplace in Sesslach - Let yourself be enchanted!
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Christmas magic at the Kirchplatz - Christmas shopping in the city centre until 8.00 pm. Every year it smells like fir trees, Christmas cookies, mulled wine, cinnamon and cloves around the evangelic town church and in the streets of Sinsheim during the first advent weekend.
The small romantic Christmas market takes place in the illuminated walls of the Dippach Castle Ruins, that builds a great backdrop for the lovingly decorated wooden huts. Around the bonfire the stands invite you to stay with drinks and food.
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The Christmas Market in Wichsenstein opens on the first Advent Weekend at the Parish Church St. Erhard in Gößweinstein-Wichsenstein.
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All around the community centre "Zum Schwanden" and in the Neckarstraße. A variety of Christmas gift ideas and culinary delights from near and far will be offered.
Opening hours: Saturday from 3 pm until 9 pm, and Sunday from 11 am until 7 pm
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At Christmas time Abenberg shines. The silhouette of the castle, decorated with light chains, is viewable from far away and dives the whole town in a romantic atmosphere. During the Christmas market on the first advent weekend, the traders build up their stalls around the castle. Beside of the culinary specialties like chokolate-dipped fruits, blackberry mulled wine or suckling pig, especially handicrafts and present ideas are offered. Music groups play atmospheric Christmas carols, and as the highlight of the market, the Original Nuremberg Christ Child comes to visit. Further information (only in German)
Market, Sunday shopping, music, crib exhibitions.
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Christmas market with framework programme in the courtyard of Lower Aufseß Castle. Further information (only in German)
The atmospherically illuminated forecourt of the electoral summer residence and the inviting palace square form the unique backdrop for the electoral Christmas market on the first three extended advent weekends.
Dates 2019:
December 5th to December 8th; December 12th to 15th; December 19th to 22nd
Christmas market on the Neckar River. With an attractive supporting programme, handicraft and culinary offers and music. Special attraction is the ship "Europa" of the white fleet which stays temporarily at the dock.
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At the marketplace. Further information (only in German)
Each year on the 2nd Advent weekend the Christmas Market in the old town of Kirchberg takes place - within the town walls, in the palace courtyard and on the streets. In front of the backdrop of Kirchberg Palace about 90 market stands and offer goods and delicacies. Further information (only in German)
Christmas Market at the marketplace and in the pedestrian zone.
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Atmospheric Christmas market in the illuminated mountainside fortress Dilsberg with festively decorated, mostly non-commercial stalls.
Opening hours: Saturday from 2 pm, Sunday from 11 am.
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Stall town in the churchyard in front of the Liebfrauenmünster (cathedral) and art and handicraft in the community center. Since 1995 it has been the Christmas market with a special cultural programme, like a living manger, carriage rides, gospel choir, guided tours through the church and the museum, Santa Clause, a fire brigade for children, book market and Christmassy baroque fireworks on Saturday.
Further information (only in German)
You can find various Christmas items and gifts at the atmospheric Christmas market in Gößweinstein. Let yourself be pampered with Christmas biscuits and mulled wine.
Opening hours
Saturday: 2 pm - 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 7 pm
Further information (only in German)
The charming Old Town is the setting for the romantic Christmas market with over 50 lovingly decorated market stands. Friends from the partner town Sierck-les-Bains/France and from the towns Waldenburg/Switzerland and Waldenburg/Saxony please the visitors with regional delicacies. In the town hall the basket maker and the coupler present their skills and their handcrafted works. Further information (only in German)
The market with its sophisticated range of handicrafts takes place in the historic ambience of the Upper Stephansberg and is framed by a varied intercultural and child-friendly programme. Further Information
The arts and crafts Christmas market on Jakobsberg is framed by a varied cultural programme for young and old. Further information (only in German language)
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Music and stories for the quiet time in the Catholic parish. Further information (only in German)
The entire Old Town of Langenzenn smells like roasted almonds, gingerbread and mulled wine in all variations. Small, festively decorated and illuminated stalls line the streets. A reflective and pre-Christmassy framework programme provides a pleasant stay. Besides that the numerous light chains around the marketplace create a magical atmosphere. In front of the historical backdrop you will be able to snugly stroll across the market.
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A very special highlight in the Christmas calendar is the resolution of the perpetual adoration in the basilica and the light procession in Gößweinstein. On this evening wood fire and Bengali fire illuminate the streets of Gößweinstein. Let yourself be touched by this religious custom in the heart of Franconian Switzerland or enqueue into the light procession yourself.
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Christmas music from different eras. Further information (only in German)
in Dilsberg Castle. Further information (only in German)
Every year on the 5th and the 6th of January Pottenstein's parish celebrates its eternal adoration - two days of "everlasting praying" in the city parish St. Bartholomew. On the 6th of January at 5 pm the eternal adoration finds its solemny ending with the light procession (burning down the mountain bonfires). Many visitors from near and far are expected, who let themselves be enchanted by the magical lights from the many fires on the rocks around Pottenstein.
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The tenth New Year concert with two solo singers and about 60 musicians from the orchestra community Nuremberg in the DJK sports hall (Steingrubenweg 5) will be the prelude to a row of festival events for the 100-year name anniversary of Wolframs-Eschenbach.
Entry EUR 13, free seat selection, admission from 5 pm.
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The Candlemas Market in Roth invites the visitors to stroll and shop. The shops are also open from 1.00 pm.
During the Candlemas Market, the underground car park in the centre is open from 7.30 am until 7.30 pm. The parking decks "Schloss" and "Kulturfabrik" are also available for free during the time named above.
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Every year on the 3rd Monday in February thousands of visitors go to the traditional Horse Market in Öhringen with Sunday shopping. The shops are open from 1.00 pm until 6.00 pm.
This Sunday is accompanied by exhibitions of agricultural machines and devices. You can purchase this or that at several market stalls around the train station from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm.
A magnet for young and old is the large amusement park on the parking space at the old gym in the Hunnenstraße, which creates a funfair atmosphere already from Saturday to Tuesday.
For the little visitors of the horse market, horses of course must not be missing. On Sunday, the pony riding takes place on the Herrenwiese from 2.30 pm until 5.00 pm.
Further information (only in German)
Hallia Venezia is the calm carnival version from the Italian town at the lagoon. Before the wild carnival activities begin, about 100 mask wearers roam the streets of the Old Town and present themselves to the audience on the marketplace, the stairs of St. Michael and in many other places in imaginative designed costumes - a colorful and quiet festival for all senses.
The festival of literature in the Old Firehouse presents a demanding selection of German contemporary literature. In cooperation with the city library of Mannheim, a programme for children and adolescents is offered. Further information (only in German)
The visitors expect around 350 traders and exhibitors at the traditional first large market with a fair in the heart of the city centre. The quick-witted and articulate market criers are entertaining, and parallel to the horse market, the awarding of horses and ponies as well as riding presentations of the Riding Club Heilbronn take place in the riding facility near the Trappensee lake. Further information
During the historical February Market, the hands of time are turned back in Kirchberg: Craftsmen and salesmen show their goods and their skills and demonstrate in front of the visitors how an item for the daily use comes out of a raw material. Minstrels, jugglers, fire artists and comedians take care of a great entertainment. Prize-giving ceremonies for cattle and must at the Frankenplatz, as well as a great fire spectacle on the big market stage also take place.
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Professionals and amateurs show their short film creations.
The Little Book Fair in the community centre "Zum Schwanen" should offer the publishers of the region, especially smaller and medium-sized publishing companies, a platform, where they can present themselves, popularize and sell their products, but also to get in contact with booksellers, customers and authors.
Further information (only in German)
The Biennale for Contemporary Photography takes place every two years at various locations in the cities of Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg.
Theme exhibitions of internationally renowned guest curators* are shown on almost 4000 m².
Further information
For three weeks there will be a wide variety of events on the subject of beer culture, such as beer dinners, beer readings, brewing courses and much more, in a wide variety of places with a beer affinity - from breweries to shops. Further information (only in German)
In his works, the German-American photo artist Marc Erwin Babej takes up the complex pictorial language of ancient Egypt and updates it in photorealistic media. Further information (only in German language)
The traditional market rings in spring every year. In the Bamberg pedestrian zone between Gabelmann and Maxplatz the traders offer their wood, basket and household goods as well as flowers and flower arrangements. Further information
It is the largest music festival in Baden-Wuerttemberg and plays in the first league of international festivals for classical music. The "Spring" not only owes its reputation to the great interpretes, who arrive in the city by the Neckar river year after year. It is the combination of demanding commissioned works and self-productions, an international festival academy and the concept, to act as innovative Think Tank for the future of the concert format.
Colourfully painted eggs in many varieties, woodworks, chocolate, paper decoration, fabric works, jewellry, painting, dolls and a large number of other creative activities are represented on the market. Everybody who is interested in handicraft will have a good time and discover new things. The exhibitors are happy to advise the guests and let them take part at their experience.
Further information (only in German)
Jazz musicians from all over the world will come to Schwäbisch Hall.
Every year in springtime and autumn the hiking weeks in Rothenburg offer you active recovery in the midst of nature - from guided hiking tours up to a varied programme that really offers something for everyone. Each hike stands under an interesting topic and is accompanied by an experienced leader and commented with a lot of inside knowledge. By the way: the hikes are all free of charge!
Going out to have something to eat somewhere together provides the ideal place for meeting new hiking friends from near and far.
In Rothenburg, numerous traditional spring customs have survived, for example richly ornamenting and decorating the number of fountains and turning them into easter fountains. In an entertaining way, culinary walks and guided theme tours convey stories and things worth knowing about the most beautiful time of year.
A town festival with many special offers, culinary delicacies and show programme at the marketplace, round off the Spring Awakening.
For 2 days the pedestrian zone becomes the meeting place for lovers of fine arts and crafts and for everyone, who want to experience the historic craftsmanship first hand. A French market on the market terace offers already from Friday on original specialities from our neighbouring country.
Each year before and during Easter you can see a crib exhibition about the Passion and the Resurrection of Jesis Christ in the Matern Chapel with about 45 reproductions.
Electronic Dance Music Festival. Further information
At the Easter market fellow artists and artisans show the different facets of their craft. The exhibitors present objects of the treatment of ceramics, wood, metal, cloth and glass as well as from floristry and let the visitors look over their shoulders on site while they create their works.
This year you can look forward to diversified concerts from the ranges classic, chamber and organ music, as well as jazz and salon concerts.
Start of the Bayreuth festival season on the Volksfestplatz. Guests can enjoy a wide range of culinary delights and musical entertainment in the Bayreuth Hut in addition to the rides.
You will find various useful and decorative things for the household and for Easter.
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"Heidelberger Stückemarkt" is a platform for contemporary German and international dramatic art and innovative artistic rudiments. "Heidelberger Stückemarkt" offers room for exchange between dramatists, theater-makers and audience, and the discussion over dramatic art of the present and new theatre aesthetics.
Every year Kulmbach becomes the Mecca of all bikers for two days. Thousands of visitors experience a great programme on this event-weekend: The MEGA-BIKER-PARTY on Saturday, on Sunday the rally with kilometer long motorbike corso through the city and following stunt-show and much more on the event ground of the brewery of Kulmbach.
This market is one of the oldest institutions of Mannheim. It has taken place since Mannheim was awarded with the market privileges in 1613 from palatine John II. from Zweibrücken. Today the Maimarkt Mannheim is Germany's largest regional fair.
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Spring Fun Fair in Coburg with opening fireworks, children's day, musical firework spectacle at nightfall, face-painting for children, magic show and much more.
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Music. Art. Performance. Film.
Throughout the month of May, Heidelberg becomes the center of queer culture in Germany. Visitors can look forward to a colourful programme of concerts, readings, films, exhibitions, parties, workshops and plays dealing with the themes of the LGBTTIQ community.
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The 68th Schwetzingen SWR Festival presents a varied programme with numerous internationally renowned artists in the rococo theatre and in the historical rooms of the castle under the motto "Neuland". Further information (only in German language)
Nuremberg's long night of art and culture attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year in may under different main topics into the city centre, numerous installations and art projects lure into the museums, yards and oldtown streets. After sunset, light installations and projections immerse the city in blue light.
The Old Town becomes a single art gallery and enlivened by varied artistic activities: from most different art exhibitions, over lectures, musical performances, up to theatre shows, everything is provided. The Old Town itself, with its unique architecture, is illuminated in an imaginative, sometimes bizarre and mystical kind of way. Again, stilt walkers are out and about in the alleys and a fire-dance-show lightens the nighttime sky above Bad Wimpfen. A stroll with breaks in different places, which aren't accessible on normal days.
The citizens of Wimpfen greet their guests and "express" their invitation, by putting chairs to linger and chat in front of their houses. They invite the guest: "Let the people, let the town and the lights touch you!" This wonderful gesture is inspired by the voluntary project group "Town of 1000 chairs". Wimpfen shows itself open and says hello to its guests in a very peculiar way.
The entry into the museums is free of charge this evening.
Mediterranean ambience in the middle of Mosbach: colourful planting and decorating examples for beds, pots, boxes etc. Useful and nice items for house, balkony, terrace and garden, handcrafted works and fine products for the palate are among the offerings.
The series of events offers an exciting programme in historic premises. The spectrum of Musica goes from the Baroque up until today's music, from chamber music up to table music of the Rennaissance.
The Spring Festival in Roth offers an interesting amusement park, lottery stalls, food stalls, a musical programme and a lot more.
Traditional Spring Festival with numerous funfair rides, colourful sales stands, music and many more attractions for young and old. A varied supply of food and drinks culinarily round off the offer.
The Mannheim Music Week brings music to very different and unusual places in Mannheim for one week. The events take place both indoors and outdoors. Further information
A festival pleasure for Bayreuth and the whole region: The brewery Maisel Bros annually invite to celebrate on the brewery ground.
Where naturalness and high spirits are at home, you enjoy meeting to celebrate together. One of the highlights in the event-calendar of the region is unquestionably the wheat beer festival of the brewery Maisel Bros. Traditionally on the weekend before Ascension Day the wheat beer festival takes place on the ground of the Maisel Bro brewery in Bayreuth. The mixture of top-music, delicacies, sports and a lot of fun is an event for the whole family.
The marathon course leads through the beautiful landscape and through the impressive atmosphere of the nearby winegrowing cities and towns. A varied programme along the course also entertains the approx. 6.100 participants from 35 nations. Start is the Frankenstadium Heilbronn.
All kinds of clubs and institutions present themselves and their special responsibilities plus various opportunities of engagement in society - and all of that during Sunday shopping! The whole town area becomes a widely embellished stage for the many different information and action stages. Thus, the little ones are not neglected, there are special interactions for children in many places that keep the offspring in a good mood.
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Five day-long fair, which will delight young and old. With stunning fireworks, the large market and a promising amusement park, as well as the parade during Sunday shopping, the flea market lives up to its reputation to be the largest fair in the Kraichgau area.
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On the weekend after Ascension Day the traditional Old Town Festival attracts numerous visitors to Eberbach. It offers many activities for big and small and a rich range of musical contributions from folk music up to rock / pop / jazz at the different places of the Old Town.
Numerous showmen and association-stands give the festival a very own flair, which invites you to stay. The varied programme items focus on all age groups, from clownery and fun for children, to the open-air music events in the evening.
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in the baroque orangery of Seehof Palace Further information (only in German)
open-air festival in the city centre with a varied program for the whole family with live music, artisan market and regional delights.
Take-Part-Activities; performances and a varied programme around the Veste Heldburg.
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Traditional festival of the salt makers of Schwäbisch Hall. Today the Cake and Fountain Festival, with more than 500 actors and helpers, is one of the nicest hometown festivals in the country and offers a colourful mix of medieval tradition and music. Besides the historic festival there is a motley amusement park on the Haalplatz. The beer garden "Unterwöhrd" is open every day during the festival.
"The Master Draught" with it's annual historical festival play is one of the most popular historical folk plays in Germany. Every year, thousands of visitors are fascinated by the historical festival play, which picks up the happenings in Rothenburg during the Thirty Years' War.
Annually over Pentecost one of the greatest fairs in Franconia with over 50 showman stands, huge marquees, and entertaining framework programme take place on eleven days in Bayreuth.
Crana Historica - Festival of history. Not only for fans of the Middle Ages. A must, not just for fans of the Middle Ages. On this castle festival at the Rosenberg Fortress, there is a lot to experience for Young and Old: mouse-roulette, hot tub, show fight, sheet track, and much more...
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After five years of a successful US tour, the exhibition will be on display at the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, Museums Zeughaus and will thus be shown in Germany again for the first time. Visitors experience an excavation story full of excitement and adventure Further information
With summer market and varied programme. Over 150 exhibitors from all over Germany present their high-quality products for house and garden.
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On this day you can seek the traces of beer and ride from brewery to brewery with the train "as Kunnerla".
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Pentecost in the old town of Sesslach with a big flea market.
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The legendary event attracts thousands of people - hardly another town offers such magical nights annually from June to September. Bengali beacons slowly cover the Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow of fire.
You have the best sight at the castle illumination and the fireworks from the bank of the Neckar river. The boats of the "Weissen Flotte", Heidelberg's solar boat "Neckarsonne", as well as the Old Town and the castle, offer a pleasant view on the lighting spectacle.
Dates: 6st June / 11th July / 5th September
On all castle illumination days there is an artisan market at the "Kornmarkt" with varied offers between 12 pm and 8 pm.
At Rabenstein Castle you join an exciting time travel back into the Middle Ages at the largest and most popular medieval markets of northern Bavaria.
A comprehensive programme with performance artists, medieval battles and exhibition fights, puppet theater for children and fire shows in the evenings are offered. Historic groups from all over Germany camp in front of the scenery of the 800 year-old castle; craftsmen and traders provide insights into extinct professions of the Middle Ages.
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The old town of Ebern with its historic marketplace offers the frame for one of the largest vintage car meeting in northern Bavaria. We are looking forward to a lot of old metal in the suitable ambience of the old walls around the Neptune Fountain.
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The historic Old Town presents itselsf in its most beautiful garden blossom. Around the historic fountains garden designers, gardeners, artisans and herb-women, designers and craftsmen present their goods to marvel at, buy and participate in.
Please naturally - delicacies on the plate and in the glass. In the restaurants, guest rooms and bistros the guest tries regional and Mediterranean cuisine. With harmonic sounds you one can enjoy the colourful ambience.
The "Johanni" Market in Roth invites you to stroll and shop.
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Basket weavers show their skills and offer their goods for sale. Other craftsmen from other fields and culinary delights complete the offer.
Medieval life and colour with craft, camp life, programme for children, dance, music and fire show.
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The book market in Kirchberg exists since 1999. About 80 retailers take part. Everywhere on the market and in the alleys are booths with books, graphics and photographs. Friends of old and new books can take their time to look around. The book market is rounded off with a colourful programme with readings, exhibitions and artists "all about the book".
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Every 3rd Sunday in June the action day "Lebendiger Neckar" takes place between Mannheim and Eberbach. Along the route, which is closed to traffic, a variety of different events, demonstrations and hands-on activities take place.
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Always on the 3rd Sunday in June the common action day "Living Neckar" takes place. The cities of Mannheim, Ilvesheim, Edingen-Neckarhausen, Ladenburg, Heidelberg, Neckargemünd, Neckarsteinach, Hirschhorn and Eberbach invite you to experience the Neckar in its entirety as a natural beauty and habitat for animals and plants, but also as a recreational area for people in the region. Along the route, a variety of events, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered.
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Always on the 3rd Sunday in June the common action day "Living Neckar" takes place. The cities of Mannheim, Ilvesheim, Edingen-Neckarhausen, Ladenburg, Heidelberg, Neckargemünd, Neckarsteinach, Hirschhorn and Eberbach invite you to experience the Neckar in its entirety as a natural beauty and habitat for animals and plants, but also as a recreational area for people in the region. Along the route, a variety of events, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered.
Always on the 3rd Sunday in June the common action day "Living Neckar" takes place. The cities of Mannheim, Ilvesheim, Edingen-Neckarhausen, Ladenburg, Heidelberg, Neckargemünd, Neckarsteinach, Hirschhorn and Eberbach invite you to experience the Neckar in its entirety as a natural beauty and habitat for animals and plants, but also as a recreational area for people in the region. Along the route, a variety of events, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered.
The 23rd Historic Market in the lower barn quarter presents itself in a colourful and multifaceted way. Then the area at the church weir invites to a joyful family stroll. Craftsmen, artisans and traders show a varied product range from handmade soaps, pottery and ceramics, garden and nature decoration, handmade jewellery and also handbags, scarves, felt works, folk costume accessory up to ideas made out of wood, woodturning works and more.
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A large funfair with a long tradition!
Six days of pure pleasure at one of the oldest markets in Germany with Ferris wheel, breakdance and lottery stalls, amusement rides, skill games, various funfair rides for children, festival beer, sausages, cotton candy, almonds and everything that belongs to a funfair for the whole family. Besides all the attractions in the amusement park, the popular grocer market with its approx. 130 feeders is also well worth seeing. It belongs to the largest in federal territory and offers nearly everything from button to costume fashion.
Every year on the last weekend of June the marketplace of Lauf, the hospital courtyard and the surrounding streets and alleys turn into a party mile.
Today, the oldest and largest festival of spiritual music is a brilliant music experience in Nuremberg's historical flair. Considerable organists and internationally renowned solists, choirs and orchestras present organ and spiritual music in the historic churches of the Old Town.
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The E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater Bamberg performs the popular comedy as a summer open air in the inner courtyard of the Alte Hofhaltung on the Domberg. Dates and Tickets (only in German language)
Bayreuth's traditional piano manufacture Steingraeber & Söhne, offers the finest in piano music in the Steingraeber House and in the City Hall.
Wine dresser's cooperatives and self-marketers present their programme of wine and champagne. Together with the varied food supply the visit to the wine festival in Öhringen becomes an experience of slurping and feasting. Again this year, the diverse musical programme will ensure an atmosphere which invites to stay and have fun.
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With about 3,400 single starters and 650 relay starters from over 60 nations, a top starting field and about 260,000 expected viewers along the competition route and in the triathlon stadium, the DATEV CHALLENGE Roth, the world's greatest triathlon event on long distance is held in the Franconian Roth. Roth is a legend: the famous triathlon festival has already taken place in the European triathlon stronghold for more than three decades.
Celebration in honor of Lauf's patron saint Empress Kunigunde who, played by a student, rides with her entourage through the city high up to the mountain which is named after her. With a colourful programme right by the Kunigunde mountain.
In Sesslach you can experience a traditional parish fair. Especially for the children a lot is offered with a great programme for children.
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Again, there is plenty of entertainment at the marketplace. Many artists and attractions are booked. There will be culinary highlights. Young and old will find a rich offer!
The Bürgerfest takes place annually on the first weekend in the historic center of Bayreuth in July. Together with Bayreuths Fun Fair (Volksfest), it is the highlight of the fair season.
With the Rococo Festival in Ansbach the "Town of the Franconian Rococo" preserves its great margravial inheritance. Courtly drive, gallantry and a trace of powder and perfume lend the festive happening on the tracks of the Hohenzollern its exceptional character and let the Rococo Festival become a unique experience.
As every year, the splendor and elegance, music and dance of the 17th and 18th century awaken in front of the backdrop of the margravial orangery in the courtyard.
European Festival of Music and Theatre from Mozart to the present day
Mozart, one of the most important composers of the Age of Enlightenment, is the inspiration for the varied programme of this festival. The spectrum ranges from opera to pop and art performance to literature. On the ten festival days not only own productions but also international guest performances are shown.
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Parish Fair with large procession offers entertainment for young and old like parish fair shooting, children's afternoon, face painting for children, live music, beer garden morning drink "Frühschoppen" and, finally, a brilliant fireworks display.
3,000 sambistas from ten nations present samba-specialties for every taste. The visitors expect to see spirited dancers in colourful costumes, imaginative shows, Brazilian street-samba and a varied framework programme. The highlight of the festival is the colourful samba parade through the alleys and streets of Coburg.
The legendary event attracts thousands of people - hardly another town offers such magical nights annually from June to September. Bengali beacons slowly cover the Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow of fire.
You have the best sight at the castle illumination and the fireworks from the bank of the Neckar river. The boats of the "Weissen Flotte", Heidelberg's solar boat "Neckarsonne", as well as the Old Town and the castle, offer a pleasant view on the lighting spectacle.
Dates: 6st June / 11th July / 5th September
On all castle illumination days there is an artisan market at the "Kornmarkt" with varied offers between 12 pm and 8 pm.
The Monastery Serenade is the cultural highlight of Abenberg's annual programme.
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"Dive into great-grandmothers times" - is the message starting in the early morning hours in Mosbach. While the traditional weekly market at the marketplace is going on, you can rummage and find treasures of previous times, antique furniture, little precious items, bric-à-brac and iconic things of past times around the collegiate church and in the streets and alleys of the Old Town to your heart's content. Be it a "new" cupboard from the time of the Biedermeier, silverware from the years of rapid industrial expansion in Germany, or books from the turn of the century - there is something suitable for the small or larger purse.
The palace square of Coburg is the backdrop for the "Greates Gourmet-Party of Northern Bavaria". Between state theatre and Ehrenburg Palace, a great culinary offer, numerous show highlights and also a successful music mix ensure a great atmosphere.
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Top-class musicians are coming to the margravial city for the Ansbach Open 2020. A high-carat programme and a colourful mix are waiting for the visitors in the fancy ambience of the riding arena of Ansbach.
Hohenlohe Mountain Festival and Waldenburg "Ziehl-Abegg-Triathlon". Big sports festival with an entertaining musical programme.
In front of the picturesque backdrop of the Stein Palace you will experience musical highlights and a varied programme with fireworks display for the crowning finale.
Free entry.
Over 20 associations and 65 hawkers will turn the city centre of Sinsheim into a festivity mile for young and old. The associations take care of the catering and provide culinary delicacies.
Classic in the park - by candlelight, a glass of red wine, cheese and grapes? The two big orchestras of Nuremberg invite to the Classic Open Air.
Since the 950th birthday of the city in the year 2000 over 100,000 music lovers have pilgrimaged to the Dutzendteich in Nuremberg each year. The big orchestras of the city celebrate with the citizens a perfect festival of the senses. The State Philharmony Nuremberg and the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra provide a wide range of classical music, from opera and operetta to balet and musical. Free entry and the possibility to picknick together in the park increase the attractiveness of this major event.
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Old Town Festival with cabaret, crafts market and children's programme
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"Experience art closely" - that's what the guests of the romanic Old Town can feel, when the picturesque Old Town becomes the meeting place of numerous professional and free time artists. Painters from all fields of visual art exhibit their works in the scenic alleyways and places, where the classical picture classes from still lifes, to landscapes, up to the portrait are presented. Discover potteries, sculptures made out of wood, stone, clay and other materials.
For more than 60 years the castle festival of Roth has entertained and inspired the audience. The performances take place in the idyllic inner courtyard of Ratibor Palace.
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The festival takes place in the shady oak forest at over 20 beer gardens. With about 30,000 seats, the Kellerwald offers enough space for everyone.
You can enjoy cool beer from 17 different breweries. Also, you can enjoy Franconian as well as international specialties. Numerous funfair rides offer fun for young and old - accompanied by entertaining music.
The beer gardens are open daily from 10 am to 11.30 pm. The festival starts from 1 pm.
The internationally well-known festival takes place annually in the Festival Theatre in Bayreuth with varying repertoire and 30 performances in front of 2,000 viewers.
To the biggest Fair of the "Four-Castle-Town" ("Vierburgenstadt") with brilliant fireworks, you are invited by many clubs with music and entertainment as well as a versatile offer of food and drinks. The "Four-Castle-Town" shows itself with its lovely landscape around the four castles, the colourful boats on the Neckar river and the festival grounds at the Neckar riverside from its best side on this day again. Starting 10.00 pm you then can experience the "Four-Castle-Illumination" and then the brilliant fireworks.
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From hospitality and top jamboree in the secret capital city of beer - Kulmbach is well-known for its culture of brewing across the Bavarian borders: the Upper Franconian small town doesn't count as the capital city of beer for nothing.
Wo wants to experience an authentic "Beer festival" - and is rather scared off by the real big fairs, should set out for Kulmbach. The Beer Week in Kulmbach gets along without the usual funfair rides, so that nothing can distract from the essential: from enjoying beer and celebrating companionably ...
A man who doesn't know his family, a child, which is imprisioned for years, a young man, who is being killed. Until today the life of Kaspar Hauser, who's origin could never doubtlessly be cleared up, is mysterious and secretive. Only about five years after his sudden appearance, the sensitive young man was suspected to have been murdered.
To honour the famous foundling, Ansbach prepares the "Kaspar-Hauser-Festival" every two years, which describe his short, tragic life in manifold ways. This year, everything is focused on the "Child of Europe", how Kaspar Hauser has been called already during his lifetime. Ambitious lectures, artistic and scientific contributions, a criminal play about the murder of Kaspar Hauser, music and visual art belong to the manifold offer during the festival.
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Members of Bamberg's Symphony Orchestra, high-carat guests and the string quartet of Bamberg make music in the former summer residence of Bamberg's prince bishops. Further information (only in German)
One of the largest fun fairs in Baden-Wurttemberg turns the fairground Theresienwiese into a world of experience for young and old. On the final day great brilliant fireworks dip the nightly sky in a coloured sea of lights.
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At the largest open-air festival of its kind in Germany you can feel the spirit of New Orleans in the streets of the city. Some of the best blues and jazz musicians from all over the world will be guests at the Bamberg World Heritage Site. Further information
During the bard's meeting Nuremberg's city centre turns into a large music theatre. According the motto "Sounds of Islands", the world music festival brings the tone of islands around the globe to ten venues. The musical flotsam-search goes from the Cape Verde Islands to the Faroe Islands up to La Reunion. International artists play on small and intimate venues and also on large stages.
At Rabenstein Castle you join an exciting time travel back into the Middle Ages at the largest and most popular medieval markets of northern Bavaria.
A comprehensive programme with performance artists, medieval battles and exhibition fights, puppet theater for children and fire shows in the evenings are offered. Historic groups from all over Germany camp in front of the scenery of the 800 years old castle, craftsmen and traders provide insights into extinct professions of the Middle Ages.
Admission fees:
Adults € 7.50, children € 4
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) € 2
Children under sword length (1 m) free
Opening hours of the medieval market:
Thu 12-10 pm
Fri 10 am - 10 pm
Sat 10 am - 10 pm
Sun 10 am - 7 pm
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One of the oldest funfairs in Bavaria at the Ketschenanger, festive highlight is the traditional marksman pullout through the Old Town of Coburg with chapels and marksmen parties from near and far.
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The international youth-festival-meeting - today Young Artists Festival Bayreuth - has welcomed many thousands of students from over 80 countries over time. It becomes a forum of international encountering and an experiment field for new ideas in almost all disciplines of art every year.
Marketplace and church square turn into a "herb room" - herbs in all of their diversity, handcraftet works and fine products for the palate let a stroll along the Herbage Market become a festivity for all senses. Beside its offerings the market presents music and entertainmend for the whole family.
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Every two years the Sinsheim beer festival takes place at the beginning of august on the castle fairground. An ideal opportunity to find your favourite brewed drink which can be selected from a range of more than a dozen beer types.
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With barbecue party, illumination serenade, waterworks and fireworks.
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Lots of fun with Robber Hotzenplotz, Constable Dimpflmoser, Sorcerer Zwackelmann and the other characters of the famous children's book at the original film locations of the popular movie in Wolframs-Eschenbach, including capturing the robber.
No charges for participating.
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In the time of the music festival, when the whole world looks at Bayreuth, you are welcome to try and enjoy a well worth to be discovered potpourri of about 40 different fine wines in a romantic Franconian ambience.
Try the great diversity of grape varieties and test the different quality levels, that are in the portfolio of the Franconian winemakers. The wine enjoyment is rounded on all five days with culinary specialities and a varied musical entertainment programme.
Summernight Festival in the historic city centre.
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On Sunday, the Parish Fair Course and the Parish Fair Market are on the programme and on Monday, the parade of the clubs and the impressive high fireworks.
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Within the framework of the festival, which concentrates on German-language short films, around 150 films will be shown. Further information (only in German)
It was a hot-air balloon which brought a human being up to the sky in 1783. This hot-air balloon was built by the French brothers Montgolfier. That's why the event is named after the Montgolfier brothers. Since 1992 the hot-air balloon sports club Thuringia has been organising the greatest hot-air balloon event in Thuringia and one of the most fascinating hot-air balloon event in Germany.
The 23rd Thuringia Montgolfiade and the 24th Thuringia national championship of hot-air balloon riding does not take place as QLW/RLW, but will be carried out as a family balloon gathering with involvement of the Thuringia national championship.
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The "fifth season" of the year in the Franconian Forest - the eldest and largest folk festival of the region. The Kronach "Freischießen" is one of the eldest and at the same time liveliest traditions of the Franconian Forest.
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Traditional Parish Fair with setting up a tree, beer-tapping and coloured programme with showmen.
Saturday: Rock evening
Sunday: Parish Fair Market in the Old Town
Monday: Ending Fireworks
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Festival programme at the marketplace. With music, specialties and beer stands. Market Sunday.
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Old Town Fair in Seßlach with a historical parade and different markets.
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Bartholomew parish fair with showman's businesses, beer tent and live music.
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The "Dumplings Festival" (Klößmarkt) in the heart of Coburg offers a rich selection of tasty specialties from Coburg - sprinkled with a colourful music programme of folklore, jazz, oldies and blues.
Before the parish fair reaches its peak iwith the parish fair parade from Gerasmühlerr Street to the fairground on Sunday, there is the opportunity to celebrate already from Friday: Starting with the beer tapping, also the whole Saturday with party tent, funfair rides and fairground games is the ideal frame for a social gathering. The following Monday is dedicated to all companies of Stein, a charming senior's day is also part of the event. Tuesda,y the clubs are in the main focus - the children's afternoon with special discounts and the fireworks set the atmospheric final chord.
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Every year the Cuckoo Market takes place in Eberbach from Friday to Tuesday around the last Sunday in August with a family-afternoon on Friday, catering, fairground rides, game stations and, of course, musical entertainment programme.
On Monday starting at 2.30 pm the stadium in the "Au" will become colourful and loud: the children's party attracts the little one's to take part at the playing stations and to win a prize.
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When summer ends, Schwäbisch Hall celebrates the nights of all nights. The strung-out city park along the Kocher river turns into a magical ocean of lights: 25,000 light cups in fanciful ornaments and 2,000 coloured Chinese lanterns in the old trees take care of a breathtaking sea of lights - all this makes the Summer Night Festival so charming.
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Every year on the last weekend in August, medieval handicraft moves to Bad Wimpfen. In the traditional form of the former harbour market, which King Wenzel granted the pottery guild of the Imperial City in 1391, the Guild Market delights its visitors with craftsmanship, dancing and music.
Numerous craftsmen, like makers of lamps, paintbrushes and rakes, robe tailors, glass blowers, calligraphers, instrument builders are to be admired, ... but not only old craft lures! Beside jugglers, minstrels and dancers, also knights and guards strengthen the feeling of the medieval goings-on.
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The wine and champagne market in Neckargemünd rings in late summer. At the end of the summer holidays numerous wines, sparkling wines and fine spirits as well as small spears are offered on the market square and in various shops. The musical accompaniment creates a unique atmosphere.
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The Imperial City Festival in September is one of the highlights of the annual events in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: The whole town history opens up and reminds of a time between 1274 and 1802, when Rothenburg was still an Imperial City.
The international Concours d'Elégance Automobile - CLASSIC-GALA SCHWETZINGEN annually presents over 180 exquisite international and classical automobiles in the unique baroque garden of Schwetzingen Palace and is established beyond the country borders as a leading exhibition event.
Numerous castles, palaces, churches and museums around the Hofgarten attract night owls during the "Night of Contrasts".
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Baking bread is a skill - to bake a good bread is art. The bakers of the baker's guild prove that they are in control of this art today with their specialities. Pretzels, tartes flambée and delicious bread arise in the show-bakery and in the wood-fired oven. In the "baking-bus", children can bake and a historic bakery shows how this craft has been exercised some 100 years ago. The master craftsmen of the butcher's guild of Mosbach contribute sausage specialities from the Electoral Palatinate. Delicious sandwich spreads, sweet or salty, and everything that tastes even better when eaten together with bread, can be tasted and taken home. Beside its offerings, the market presents music and entertainment for the whole family.
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Knight's festival with craftsmen market and medieval hustle at the Château-Landon-Platz in the Old Town.
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The legendary event attracts thousands of people - hardly another town offers such magical nights annually from June to September. Bengali beacons slowly cover the Heidelberg Castle in a mysterious red glow of fire.
You have the best sight at the castle illumination and the fireworks from the bank of the Neckar river. The boats of the "Weissen Flotte", Heidelberg's solar boat "Neckarsonne", as well as the Old Town and the castle, offer a pleasant view on the lighting spectacle.
Dates: 6st June / 11th July / 5th September
On all castle illumination days there is an artisan market at the "Kornmarkt" with varied offers between 12 pm and 8 pm.
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The El Dorado for lovers and collectors - the whole pedestrian-zone is one single jumble market. Further information
Every year at the beginning of November, Rothenburg's old town becomes a romantic backdrop for guided tours, theatre, concerts, readings and other events related to fairy tales. Further information
During the Advent season, Maximiliansplatz in the heart of Bamberg's old town is transformed into a pre-Christmas fairground. Further information
Since the 15th century a Christmas market has been held in Rothenburg during the Advent season, which is called the "Reiterlesmarkt" here - dating back to a mythical figure. Even after 500 years of tradition, little has changed in the historical origin of the market. Further information
For more than 400 years there has been a tradition of setting up nativity scenes in the Bamberg World Cultural Heritage Site. In the whole city there are nearly forty stations with different nativity scenes - large and small, historical and modern, Franconian or from all over the world. In addition to numerous church cribs and large cribs in public places, cribs are also exhibited in various museums. Further information
For the first time in the German-speaking world, this comprehensive cultural-historical exhibition is devoted to the fascinating history of the Normans. Further information (only in German)
Die Burgenstraße e.V.
Allee 12
D-74072 Heilbronn
