Commemorative trip to Northern Alsace (FR)
Commemorative trip with two historic vehicle convoys in northern Alsace, ending in Lauterbourg.
FORTE CULTURA event calendar
Discover a wide range of cultural events in historic fortress monuments. A wide variety of topics are covered.
80 years since the end of the Second World War in fortresses
For the commemorative year 2024-2025, FORTE CULTURA members are organising commemorative initiatives to raise public awareness of this part of history in fortresses. -> Remembrance sites and memorials
European fortress summer
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
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Remembrance of the destruction of Küstrin in 1945, Kostrzyn nad Odra (PL)
Public event in the fortress Kostrzyn nad Odra (PL) to commemorate the almost complete destruction of the city of Küstrin by the Red Army in spring 1945.
Day of Remembrance 1945 in Hatten (FR)
Day of Remembrance in Hatten in northern Alsace Wreath-laying ceremony, historic vehicles drive past, commemorative event at the cemetery, exhibition with historic pictures and vehicles
Special opening day of the Hornisgrinde bunker (DE)
Hornisgrinde Sasbachwalden, GermanySpecial opening day of the Hornisgrinde Bunker on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the capture of the Hornisgrinde by French troops. The Hornisgrinde Bunker will be taking part in the cross-border event series "80 years of [...] on Sunday, 13 April 2025, from 10:00 am.
Idyll in April - Spring awakening at the Mainz Citadel (DE)
Mainz Citadel Citadel, Mainz, GermanyMainz Citadel is traditionally brought out of hibernation with the popular "Spring Awakening". The associations and initiatives based at the Citadel invite you to join them on Sunday, 13 April 2025 from 14 to 18 [...]
War belongs in a museum - Kehl-Neumühl camouflage bunker (DE)
Kehl-Neumühl camouflage bunker Elsässer Str. 18, Kehl, GermanyEnd and beginning - On 8 May 2025, 80 years will have passed since the end of the Second World War in Europe. When the guns finally fell silent, more than 60 million victims had [...]
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Night of Fortresses
One day and one night to celebrate the European cultural heritage of fortresses. The "Night of Fortresses" includes exciting events in more than 50 fortresses across Europe on 9 May 2025 [...].
3rd International High Jump Meeting in the Spandau Citadel
Spandau Citadel Am Juliusturm 64, Berlin, GermanyThis year's high jump meeting promises to be a very special event, and the organisers, TSV Spandau 1860, are already looking forward to welcoming you all! At 10:00h [...]
Peace and the French - A day of remembrance at Regelbau 10 in Rastatt (DE)
Westwall bunker Rastatt L75, Rastatt, GermanyPeace and the French - A day of remembrance at Regelbau 10 in Rastatt, organised by the Rastatt Historical Society.
Hiking opening on the Hornisgrinde
Hornisgrinde Sasbachwalden, GermanyThe Hornisgrinde offers marvellous views of the Rhine Valley, the Vosges mountains and the surrounding Black Forest mountains. Guided tours of the history of the defence system The high moorland area of the Hornisgrinde invites you to hike or walk with gigantic views. [...]
Day of Castles & Palaces - Water Fortress Ziegenhain (DE)
Ziegenhain water fortress Paradeplatz 7, Schwalmstadt, GermanyThe water fortress Ziegenhain invites you to an interesting programme around the parade ground on the Day of Castles & Palaces on 27.04.2025! An intact moat surrounds the old town centre of Ziegenhain and [...]
NAPOLEONICA - the reserve army at Forte di Bard (IT)
Forte di Bard Bard, ItalyThree days of events to mark the great historical re-enactment of the passage of Napoleon Bonaparte and his troops in May 1800 during the second Italian campaign. The re-enactment will feature more than 300 actors from [...]
