25 Years Reconstruction of the Tanzlinde Peesten

A Structure Like No Other in Franconia

The Tanzlinde Peesten is a unique sight in Germany: an 87 square meter wooden dance hall is built into the crown of an old linden tree – supported by twelve stone pillars, accessible via an 18th-century stone spiral staircase. This makes Peesten one of the few places in Franconia where the old tradition of dancing on the linden tree has remained alive. The landmark is located in Peesten, a lower district of the market town of Kasendorf in the Kulmbach district, state of Bavaria.

The Reconstruction in 2001

Over the centuries, the wooden superstructure had suffered damage; in 2001, the structure was painstakingly rebuilt according to the historical original by the Förderkreis Tanzlinde Peesten. This coincided with the 50th planting anniversary of the linden tree in whose crown the hall sits. Since then, the Tanzlinde has once again served as a venue for plays, concerts, and especially for the traditional Lindenkerwa (linden tree fair), which takes place every year in June.

Anniversary Weekend May 23 to 24, 2026

For the 25th anniversary of the reconstruction, the Förderkreis, together with the market town of Kasendorf, is organizing a two-day festival program. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8 PM, a special theater performance titled „Ka Weiber, Ka Gschrei" will start on the Tanzlinde stage – the performance has been sold out for weeks. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the official anniversary festival will follow with a celebratory church service, speeches, traditional music, and demonstration events, as well as an open day at the Tanzlinde itself.

Tanzlinde as Living Cultural Heritage

The Tanzlinde Peesten symbolically represents Franconian customs, which live on the linden tree rather than in a museum. For years, it has been the venue for theater groups, folk music evenings, and traditional celebrations. With the Lindenkerwa in June 2026, this tradition continues. As a tourist attraction, the Tanzlinde is an important excursion destination in the Fränkische Schweiz (Franconian Switzerland) and the Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura Nature Park.

• 87 m² dance hall in a linden tree crown
• Faithful reconstruction in 2001
• Förderkreis Tanzlinde Peesten as the supporting organization
• Theater performance on Saturday (sold out)
• Anniversary ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Lindenkerwa as an annual continuation in June