Good Friday Procession Lohr

About Good Friday Procession Lohr

The Lohr Good Friday Procession has been documented since 1658 as a silent procession of figures through the old town of Lohr am Main. Members of guilds and associations carry 13 large platforms with life-sized figures depicting the Passion of Christ. Accompanied by dull drumbeats and processional music, the silent procession moves through the town. In 2026, the procession was added to the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage register.

Dates 03 Apr — 03 Apr 2026

Venue Lohr a.Main (09677)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Good Friday Procession Lohr — edition 2026

The Lohr Good Friday Procession 2026 takes place on Good Friday, April 3rd. At 10:30 AM, the silent procession sets off from the Catholic town parish church. 13 platforms with life-sized figures of the Passion of Christ are carried through the old town. In 2026, the procession was added to the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage register.

On Good Friday, April 3, 2026, the Lohr Good Friday Procession will once again wind its way through the old town of Lohr am Main. It begins at 10:30 AM at the Catholic town parish church and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

13 large platforms with life-sized carved figures depict the Passion of Christ and are carried by members of Lohr's guilds and associations. Dull drumbeats and processional music accompany the silent procession. In 2026, the procession was added to the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage register.

Highlights Good Friday Procession Lohr 2026

Silent procession of figures through Lohr's old town, documented since 1658
13 platforms with life-sized figures of the Passion of Christ
Recognized as Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2026
Unique reverent silence throughout the old town

Programme Good Friday Procession Lohr 2026

Good Friday, April 3, 2026

10:30 AM — Start at the Catholic town parish church Lohr
Silent procession through Lohr's old town
13 carried platforms with life-sized figures of the Passion of Christ
Accompanied by dull drumbeats and processional music
Duration approx. 90 minutes

The event is organized by the Förderverein Lohrer Karfreitagsprozession e.V.

Prices Good Friday Procession Lohr 2026

Admission is free. The procession is open to the public.

Practical information

Practical information — Good Friday Procession Lohr

Getting There

Lohr am Main is located in the Main-Spessart district. Lohr (Main) Stadt train station is within walking distance of the old town. The procession winds through the historic city center.

Start Time

The procession begins on Good Friday at 10:30 AM at the Catholic town parish church and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Notes

The procession is a religious event. Visitors are asked to observe the proceedings in silence and with respect. Admission is free.

A Tradition Over 360 Years Old

The Lohr Good Friday Procession was first documented in 1658, making it one of Germany's oldest Good Friday customs. Over the centuries, it has evolved from an active devotional service into a silent, contemplative procession — since the 1960s, spectators have observed the events in silence.

Life-Sized Figures of the Passion

The centerpiece of the procession are 13 large platforms, carried through the old town by members of Lohr's guilds, associations, and organizations. On these platforms stand life-sized carved figures depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ — from the Garden of Olives to the Crucifixion.

Silence and Dull Drums

A characteristic feature is the unique atmosphere: dull drumbeats and processional music accompany the procession, while participants and spectators remain in reverent silence. The entire old town is enveloped in an extraordinary, moving tranquility for about 90 minutes.

Recognized Cultural Heritage

The procession is supported by the Förderverein Lohrer Karfreitagsprozession e.V. In March 2026, the custom was added to the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage register — a recognition of its cultural and historical significance.