Discover a wide range of cultural events in historic fortress monuments. These events touch on a wide variety of topics. For example, FORTE CULTURA 2024-2025 organised commemorative initiatives to mark „80 years since the end of the Second World War“ in order to raise public awareness of this part of history in fortresses. -> Remembrance sites and memorials
Discover from March to October Exciting events in historic fortresses throughout Europe. Experience music, re-enactments, festivals and much more in the fascinating settings of historic fortress monuments. -> European fortress summer
Welcome to Büdingen's spring fever on 3 May 2026. When the first rays of sunshine warm us up, the birds chirp again in the morning, butterflies fly around not only in our stomachs, the buds open and the flowers are in full bloom, then we know it's time again - spring is here. Amidst historic walls and buildings, [...]
One weekend: Events in over 50 fortresses in Europe! On 8 and 9 May 2026, some of Europe's most impressive castles and fortresses will open their doors for a very special experience. The Night of Fortresses invites you to discover monumental architecture in a completely new light - at night, full of magic and history. What [...]
Savour selected wines, sparkling wines, sparkling wines, fine liqueurs and fruit brandies. You can also look forward to tasty treats and cocktails rounded off with musical highlights around the market square in Büdingen.
The „Living Josefov 2026“ event is entering its eleventh year with the theme „Josefov in the Time of the Sixes“ and presents various historical periods associated with the fortress - from 1866 to 1926-1936 and other „six-year anniversaries“. Visitors can look forward to an exciting cultural programme on Friday in Bastion IV, a market [...]
On this special evening, the fortress town of Büdingen is transformed into a magical backdrop and offers a large stage for all kinds of art.
A summer dream at Büdingen Castle on the edge of the Vogelsberg!
Experience the lightness of the picturesque late summer & take a stroll at the Landpartie Schloss Büdingen.
Photo: Drususstein restored in keeping with its listed status with newly designed forecourt for the Citadel Festival 2025 ©Initiative Zitadelle Mainz The Citadel Festival Mainz on the 2nd Sunday in September each year, the Open Monument Day, was expanded in 2012 to include a vintage and classic car meeting. The active co-operation with like-minded partners gives the Citadel Festival an increasingly broad spectrum of contributors. You can look forward to a [...]
25 to 27 September 2026: Three days full of music, culinary delights and socialising. The traditional festival in the fortress town of Büdingen is a crowd-puller for the whole region.
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