Nordlichter – Festival of Lights in the Celle Palace Garden

Light in the Celle Palace Garden

For years, Nordlichter has been a firm fixture in Celle's event calendar. For three evenings, the Celle Palace Garden around the famous Welfenschloss is transformed into a grand spectacle of light. Thousands of lanterns, illuminated trees, projected light scenes, and large-format light installations create an atmosphere rarely found at other events in Lower Saxony.

Motto 2026: "Light Art Meets Poetic Art"

The 2026 edition is under the motto "Light Art Meets Poetic Art". Light projections are combined with literary quotes, poetry, and texts – a format that turns the palace garden into a walkable collection of poems.

Program Components

• Light installations and illuminated paths through the park
• Fire shows with professional fire artists
• Stilt walkers and walk-about acts in the park
• Thousands of lanterns along the paths and in the squares
• Light projections on the palace facade
• Accompanying musical sets and drum beats on select evenings

Family-Friendly Format

Nordlichter is explicitly designed as a family festival: the park gradually darkens, the lights slowly intensify their effect, and many stations are particularly exciting for children. Admission is free; catering services in the park complement the offerings.