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Black Forest Highlights 2015
The Black Forest is a place of rest and recreation and at the same time is a charming
destination for holidaymakers and excursionists who are looking to experience culture,
indulgence, adventure, wellness and the healthy life. The events calendar for 2015
(www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info) has thousands of events, while a 15-page overview
with the most important happenings can be found at Schwarzwald Tourismus (Tel. 0761
89646-93).
25/04 – 31/05/2015: “MaiWein 2015” on the Baden-Württemberg Wine Trail
Wine experts will know that more than 80% of Baden Württemberg’s famous grapes
grow on the western edge of the Black Forest. The Baden-Württemberg Wine Trail winds
its way through the vineyards for 200 kilometres along the western fringes of the
uplands, around the Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg in the Upper Rhine valley. After the
successful launch of the wine trail for the 60th anniversary the previous year, more than
130 events and promotions are planned for May 2015. Under the heading “MaiWein
2015”, the calendar has delightful wine tastings, cellar tours, winemakers get-togethers,
wine festivals and wine treks. The program and further information on the BadenWürttemberg wine country can be found at: Tel. 0761 89646-93 and www.badischeweinstrasse.de
17/05/2015: Opening of the Black Forest Walking Trail
From the forested mountains in the north to the open peaks and meadowed valleys in
the south, from sunny Rebland on the Upper Rhine to the fertile hills on the Nagold and
Neckar rivers in the east, the Black Forest holiday region has over 23,000 kilometres of
signposted walking paths. On the high routes the walking season starts later than in the
valleys and on the Kaiserstuhl. So, on the 17th of May, “Black Forest Walking Spots”
kicks off the walking season with guided tours, meet-ups and family festivals. There is a
varied program on offer with music, entertainment, children’s events, tours and
exhibitions. More information can be found at: Tel. 0761 89646-93 and
www.westweg.info
09 – 25/05/2015: Black Forest Music Festival
The Black Forest Music Festival (SMF) aims to cater for various tastes in unusual
places. Under the leadership of director Mark Mast, the SMF will play host to classical
music, jazz and world music from the 9th to the 25th of May between Ettlingen in the north
and St. Blasien in the south. As well as this, there is the “Jazz & Poetry” event – a
special concert with a family picnic and a fairytale concert in the sculpture park. Young
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Managing Director: Christopher Krull;
Administrator Frank Scherer
Chairpersons: District Administrator Dorothea Störr-Ritter, District
Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH (STG)
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talents and winners of the ARD music competition round off the stellar SMF program.
More information can be found at: Tel. 07441 5204205 and www.schwarzwaldmusikfestival.de
13/06 – 30/08/2015: Folk Pageants in Ötigheim
Every year since 1906, Germany’s biggest open-air theatre in Ötigheim near Rastatt has
been enthralling tens of thousands of visitors. Between the 13th of June and the 30th of
August, culture lovers can follow a program of song, dance, drama and theatre. This
year, the main attractions of the open air season in the north-west of the Black Forest
holiday region are “The Passion – The Suffering and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ” by
folk pageant founder Josef Saier, “Amadeus” by Peter Schaffer and the family play “The
Little Witch” by Otto Preußler. Tickets and further information at: Tel. 07222 968790;
www.volksschauspiele.de
17 – 20/06/2015: Launch of City of Karlsruhe’s 300th Anniversary
In the beginning there was only forest, but the ruler of the Baden-Durlach margravate
had a vision: to found a new city – open, free, influenced by modern thinking. In 2015
Karlsruhe’s roughly 300,000 inhabitants are commemorating the city’s founder Karl
Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach. The 300th birthday of the city on the north-western edge of
the Black Forest will be celebrated with a 15-week festival of shows, art and culture.
More than 500 events will highlight Karlsruhe and its history on a daily basis. More
information on the summer of festivals can be found at: www.ka300.de
19 – 12/06/2015: Maximilian Knights‘ Festival in Horb
Neighing horses, knights‘ armour and flamboyant costumes: With around 30,000 visitors
expected, the town of Horb am Neckar will again play host to the spectacular medieval
festival from the 19th to the 21st of June. Noblewomen, knights, jesters and minstrels
wander through the town, craftsmen present their wares and sutlers sell their goods,
while in the jousting square, battles are fought both for glory and the for the affection of
noble ladies. The historical origin of the festival is the “Horb Pact” of 1498. With it King
Maximilian sealed his succession to the throne of the former duchy of Württemberg.
More information on the knights’ festival and the program can be found at:
www.ritterspiele.com
01 – 19/07/2015: Tent Music Festival in Freiburg
From the 1st to the 19th of July 2015, the 33rd annual Tent Music Festival (ZMF) in
Freiburg will host a wealth of performances and personalities from every musical
background with readings, dance and variety. Tens of thousands of visitors of all
generations will flock to the city of red tents on the green meadows in the west of
Freiburg. Since 1983, musicians such as Joan Baez, Hubert von Goisern, Dieter
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Managing Director: Christopher Krull;
Administrator Frank Scherer
Chairpersons: District Administrator Dorothea Störr-Ritter, District
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Thomas Kuhn and artistes of every persuasion have been giving their best at the
festival. More information can be found at: Tel. 0761 5040333 and www.zmf.de
18 – 20/09/2015: Twelve centuries of town stories
From the 18th to the 20th of September, the romantic old town of Staufen will become an
open-air stage. For the twelfth time in the town made famous by Goethe’s “Faust”,
around 600 amateur actors will present “Stages” – stories of the town spanning twelve
centuries. Jesters, knights, revolutionaries and a historical market draw tens of
thousands of visitors annually to experience an extraordinary journey through the
centuries. The program can be found at: Tel. 07636 70730 and www.stadtgeschichtenstaufen.de
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Managing Director: Christopher Krull;
Administrator Frank Scherer
Chairpersons: District Administrator Dorothea Störr-Ritter, District