Lichternacht Bad Sülze
Edition 2026 Sound and light Video mapping Heritage

Lichternacht Bad Sülze

Illuminated Old Town and Spa Park in Autumn

Bad Sülze — Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen (13073)
Dates 17 Oct — 17 Oct 2026
Venue Bad Sülze (13073)
Prices Free
Status

About Lichternacht

Every year in mid-October, the Lichternacht Bad Sülze transforms the historic buildings of the salt town and the spa park into an illuminated night scene. Light installations, candles, guided walks, and musical interludes mark the evening as an atmospheric start to the dark season.

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Concept

The Lichternacht is a staging format: Historic buildings, park paths, and town squares are highlighted with illuminations, candles, and targeted light installations. For one evening, Bad Sülze gains its own nocturnal atmosphere, significantly altering the usual cityscape of the salt town.

Programmatic Approach

Guided light walks explore the most important illuminated stations in the old town and the spa park. Musical contributions or readings accompany the walks at various points. Culinary offerings — mulled wine, warm food, cakes — provide breaks along the route.

Local Context

Bad Sülze is a historic brine spa town in the Vorpommern-Rügen district. The Lichternacht complements the town's annual program — from the Dahlia Show in September, through the Lichternacht in October, to the Baked Apple Festival at the end of November. Together, these events mark the transition from autumn to winter and contribute to the small town's cultural profile as a salt museum and spa resort.

Lichternacht — edition 2026

The Lichternacht Bad Sülze 2026 is planned for a weekend in mid-October (likely October 17, 2026). Illuminated old town and spa park, guided walks, musical stations, and catering make the evening an atmospheric start to autumn.

The Lichternacht Bad Sülze 2026 continues the format successfully established in previous years. Likely on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from late afternoon, the historic buildings of the salt town, the paths of the spa park, and selected town squares will be showcased with light installations, candles, and targeted lighting. Guided light walks will explore the key stations; musical contributions and readings will accompany the tour. Culinary stations offering mulled wine, warm food, and cakes will provide gastronomic support. The exact date and detailed program will be announced by the Mecklenburg Salt Museum and the town of Bad Sülze.

Programme Lichternacht 2026

Schedule (based on the established format)

  • From 6:00 PM — Illumination begins, opening at the Salt Museum or the Spa Park
  • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Light walk through the old town and spa park, illuminated historic buildings
  • Throughout the evening — Musical stations and possibly readings
  • Culinary stations with mulled wine, warm food, and cakes

Detailed program routes and special events will be published on-site and on the online channels of the town of Bad Sülze.

Highlights Lichternacht 2026

  • Illumination of the historic old town
  • Illuminated spa park with light installations
  • Guided light walks
  • Musical stations and catering

Prices Lichternacht 2026

The light walks are generally freely accessible. Individual guided tours or special events may be subject to a charge; food and drink available for purchase on-site.

Practical information — Lichternacht

Getting There

By train to Bad Sülze, then a few minutes' walk to the old town and the spa park. By car via the B194 or B105. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing recommended.

Admission

Light walks are generally freely accessible. Individual guided tours or special events may be subject to a charge.

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Where it takes place Lichternacht

Innenstadt und Kurpark Bad Sülze

Saline 9, 18334 Bad Sülze

Contact Lichternacht

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