Discover a wide range of cultural events in historic fortress monuments. A wide variety of topics are covered.
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
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
Special 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.
Mainz 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 [...]
End 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 [...]
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 [...].
This 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, organised by the Rastatt Historical Society.
The 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. [...]
The 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 [...]
Three 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 [...]
On 8 June, Whitsunday, the 19th North German Day with arts and crafts market will take place at Dömitz Fortress. The Low German language festival is one of numerous events organised as part of the 5th Low German Weeks [...]
On 22 June, the Bavarian State Fortress in Ingolstadt will once again open its doors to the public in many places and show not only the historical structure, but also how it is used today [...].
On Sunday, 22 June 2025, a large public children's festival will take place at Dömitz Fortress from 11 am to 4 pm. Lots of fun is guaranteed, including slides, obstacle courses, games, craft [...]
