18th International Highland Games Angelbachtal
Scotland in the Kraichgau — three days of Highland Sports, Pipes & Drums, and Whisky in the Eichtersheim Castle Park
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18th Edition of the Highland Games in the Kraichgau
From July 10th to 12th, 2026, the Eichtersheim Castle Park will transform for the 18th time into a piece of Scotland in the heart of Baden-Württemberg: The International Highland Games Angelbachtal is one of Germany's largest Scotland events, attracting thousands of visitors to the Kraichgau every year. The organizer is the association Internationale Highland Games Angelbachtal, chaired by Olav Praetsch.
Highland Sports, Pipes & Drums, and Whisky Flea Market
The 2026 edition is themed "more of everything": more music on the stages, more competition disciplines, more sustainability, and an expanded market area. The focus is on the Scottish Heavy Events — caber toss, stone put, hammer throw, and tug-of-war — as well as the impressive pipe bands arriving in full regalia from all over Europe. A dedicated whisky flea market in a tent allows private sellers to trade bottles, buy small tasting portions, and organize tastings. Despite inflation, the organizers are keeping admission prices stable.
Friday Evening: Battlefield Opening
A new program item for 2026 is the Friday evening opening titled "Now is the time to rise — enter the Battlefield" — free admission is available from Friday, July 10th. Only the main competition days on Saturday and Sunday require tickets. Teams can register now.
Eichtersheim and the Castle Park
Eichtersheim is one of the two districts of the municipality of Angelbachtal in the Rhein-Neckar district (the other being Michelfeld). The historic castle park with the Eichtersheim moated castle — now the town hall — provides an extraordinary backdrop for the Highland Games: old trees, watercourses, wide meadows for the Heavy Events, and intimate spots for music and market stalls. The Kraichgau region between Heidelberg and Sinsheim is famous for its rolling hills and vineyards — an unusual but atmospheric setting for a Scottish summer festival.
Highland Games Angelbachtal — edition 2026
18th Edition in Eichtersheim Castle Park
From July 10th to 12th, 2026, the 18th edition of the International Highland Games Angelbachtal will take place — in the Eichtersheim Castle Park, one of the most beautiful venues in the region. The 2026 edition is themed "more of everything": more music, more sports competitions, more sustainability, an expanded market area.
New for 2026 is the Friday evening opening "Now is the time to rise — enter the Battlefield" with free admission. The main competition days on Saturday and Sunday remain ticketed — the organizers have kept prices stable despite inflation.
Programme Highland Games Angelbachtal 2026
Friday, July 10th, 2026 — "Battlefield" Opening
- Free admission on Friday evening
- Program title: "Now is the time to rise — enter the Battlefield"
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 — Main Competition Day I
- Heavy Events: Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw
- Tug-of-War competitions
- Pipe Band performances and Massed Bands
- Scottish and Celtic music on the stages
- Whisky Flea Market in its own tent
- Expanded market area (more stalls in 2026)
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 — Main Competition Day II
- Continuation of Heavy Events and Pipe Band program
- Massed Bands Finale
- Award Ceremonies
Full program, band names, and competition teams will be published on highland-games.info. Participating teams can register now.
Highlights Highland Games Angelbachtal 2026
- 18th edition — one of Germany's largest Highland Games
- Friday evening with free admission ("Battlefield" opening)
- Heavy Events: Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw, Tug-of-War
- Pipe Bands from all over Europe, Whisky Flea Market
- Eichtersheim Castle Park as a historic backdrop
Prices Highland Games Angelbachtal 2026
Friday, July 10th: free admission. Saturday and Sunday: Tickets via the organizer's website. Prices have been kept stable despite inflation. Details and booking at highland-games.info.
Practical information — Highland Games Angelbachtal
Getting There
Angelbachtal-Eichtersheim is located in the Kraichgau region between Sinsheim and Bruchsal. By car via the A 6 (Sinsheim-Süd exit) or the A 5 (Bruchsal exit). By train, take the S-Bahn line S 51 (Heidelberg–Eppingen, Eichtersheim stop).
Festival Days 2026
Friday, July 10th: "Battlefield" Opening — free admission. Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th: Main competition days with Heavy Events, Pipe Bands, Whisky Flea Market, music, and market.
Admission
Free admission on Friday. Tickets required for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets available via the organizer's website highland-games.info — prices have been kept stable despite inflation.
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Schlosspark Eichtersheim
Schlosspark Eichtersheim, 74918 Angelbachtal
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