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
On 14 September 2025, we will open the bunker from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the occasion of the Open Monument Day. Catering will be provided and we look forward to your visit. Admission is free.
Every year on Open Monument Day, the Mainz Citadel Festival offers a varied festival programme with various guided tours, special exhibitions, music, crafts and culinary delights. On Open Monument Day® under the motto "Value - full: priceless or irreplaceable?", Mainz Citadel, the largest monument in Mainz, will once again be open to all visitors. Insights [...]
The heritage walk is a unique opportunity to discover and experience the Citadel of Alessandria, one of the most important fortifications in Europe. The citadel was built in 1728-1732 by order of Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy, based on a design by Giuseppe Ignazio Bertola. The tour, guided by experts, takes participants on four free tours, each [...]
WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, ANIMATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS, OFFERS FROM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS! La Caponnière and the City of Belfort are organising an international meeting dedicated to the fascinating world of military fortifications. For more information, please see the attached programme flyer for exhibitors and visitors.
Christmas market at Hartenfels Castle: The setting of the DEFA fairytale film "Sleeping Beauty", filmed at Hartenfels Castle in 1971, provides the perfect backdrop for a themed Christmas market. Free admission Fortified Hartenfels Castle The Renaissance Hartenfels Castle is an impressive testimony to the early German Renaissance and the only one of its kind to have been completely preserved to this day. As soon as you enter the magnificent castle courtyard [...]
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.
Muskanten, Markt un Dunnern von Kanonen at Dömitz Fortress The Low German Language Festival is taking place for the 20th time. With free admission, visitors can look forward to a varied stage programme that combines tradition and modernity. There is also an arts and crafts market, exciting hands-on activities centred around Low German, cannon thunder and a mosaic exhibition. Plappermöhlerin Susanne Bliemel will guide you through the [...]
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is delighted to host a commemorative event on Saturday 4 July 2026 at 10.30 am to mark the anniversary of the death of Polish General Sikorski. Members of the Trust and the public are invited to Leisure Cinemas for a special presentation and book signing to mark the publication of „Sabotage! An in-depth investigation into the crash of the […]
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.
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