Schlossfest Heringen/Helme
Historical market spectacle in the Renaissance castle on Open Monument Day — Südharz
About Schlossfest Heringen
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Renaissance Castle as Festival Stage
Heringen Castle is one of the most impressive Renaissance structures in North Thuringia. The annual Schlossfest transforms the castle courtyard, the castle meadows, and the interior into a three-day festival stage — coinciding with Open Monument Day, which makes the castle known throughout the region. The event is organized by the City of Heringen/Helme in cooperation with the Castle Friends and regional associations.
Program — Market, Concert, and Cabaret
The program follows a set pattern: Friday evening concert (in previous years, including a Cat Stevens tribute concert at 7:30 PM); Saturday and Sunday historical market spectacle in the castle courtyard with regional and national traders, direct marketers, and medieval craftsmen; Sunday Open Monument Day with castle tours and a musical cabaret show at 8 PM to conclude.
Open Monument Day
The Sunday of the Schlossfest falls on "Open Monument Day" — the nationwide day of action when historical buildings open their doors to the public. Guided tours of the Renaissance rooms, the castle chapel, and the historical residential chambers are offered at Heringen Castle. The musical stage in the courtyard accompanies the market activities throughout the day.
Heringen/Helme in the Nordhausen District
The small town of Heringen/Helme (around 7,000 inhabitants) is located in the Nordhausen district in the north of the state of Thuringia, on the southern edge of the Harz foothills along the Helme river. The region — the Südharz — is one of Thuringia's most diverse landscapes, with karst topography, caves (Kelle, Heimkehle), and the nearby city of Nordhausen with Germany's oldest preserved double monastery (Walkenried Cistercian Monastery).
Schlossfest Heringen — edition 2026
Schlossfest 2026 — Date to be announced
The City of Heringen/Helme is planning the Schlossfest 2026 according to the usual pattern — the date and detailed program will be published in the weeks before the festival on stadt-heringen.de. The venue remains Heringen Renaissance Castle. Comparisons from previous years: September 12–14, 2025.
Expected Program
Friday evening concert (in 2025 a Cat Stevens tribute at 7:30 PM), Saturday and Sunday historical market spectacle in the castle courtyard, castle tours on Sunday (Open Monument Day), musical cabaret show on Sunday evening (8 PM).
Programme Schlossfest Heringen 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — Schlossfest Heringen/Helme
- Date: Second weekend of September 2026 (Open Monument Day — exact date to be announced in good time by the City of Heringen)
- Friday evening: Opening concert from 7:30 PM (in 2025 Cat Stevens tribute)
- Saturday, 10 AM–10 PM: Historical market spectacle in the castle courtyard — regional traders, direct marketers, medieval craftsmen, children's activities
- Saturday Stage: Musical stage programs accompany the market activities all day
- Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM: Open Monument Day — Castle tours through the Renaissance rooms, castle chapel, historical chambers
- Sunday 8 PM: Musical cabaret show to conclude
- Market Offerings: Crafts, leather goods, jewelry, regional specialties, direct marketers from Südharz
- Children's Activities: Play and craft stations on Saturday and Sunday
Current information and concert tickets available at stadt-heringen.de.
Highlights Schlossfest Heringen 2026
- Historical market spectacle in the Renaissance castle courtyard
- Open Monument Day with castle tours
- Opening concert on Friday evening
- Musical cabaret show on Sunday evening
- Regional traders and direct marketers
- Children's activities on Saturday and Sunday
Prices Schlossfest Heringen 2026
Day ticket: Adults (16+) €5, Children (4–15 years) €2.50, Children under 3 years free. Evening concerts may have separate ticketing.
Practical information — Schlossfest Heringen
Date 2026
Second weekend of September 2026 (Open Monument Day — typically Friday to Sunday around September 14th in previous years). The exact date will be announced in good time by the City of Heringen/Helme on their website.
Opening Hours (Typical)
Friday: Concert from 7:30 PM. Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM; Cabaret 8 PM.
Location
Schloss Heringen, 99765 Heringen/Helme, Nordhausen District.
Admission
Adults (16+) €5, Children (4–15 years) €2.50, under 3 years free. Evening concerts may have separate ticketing.
Getting There
By car: A38 Göttingen–Halle to Heringen/Helme exit. By public transport: Heringen (Harz) station (Nordhausen–Sangerhausen line).
Tip
Combine your castle visit with a hike on the Südharzer Karstwanderweg (South Harz Karst Trail) or a detour to the Kelle karst cave near Appenrode.
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Renaissanceschloss Heringen
Schloss Heringen, 99765 Heringen/Helme