Schwarzenburg Festival Rötz
Fairytale time under the open sky on the Schwarzwihrberg — amateur ensemble aged 4 to 82 performs fairytales for young and old
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Fairytales on the Schwarzwihrberg
The Schwarzenburg Festival in Rötz is a lovingly maintained open-air theatre in the Oberpfälzer Wald. The venue is the ruin of the Schwarzenburg on the Schwarzwihrberg, one of the most impressive castle backdrops in the region. Under the motto »Fairytale Time«, an amateur ensemble brings a well-known fairytale to the natural stage year after year — for young and old alike.
An Ensemble from 4 to 82
The special feature: amateur actors aged 4 to 82 perform on stage. This intergenerational mix creates the familiar charm of the festival. The productions are elaborately designed and attract visitors from all over the Oberpfalz.
The Fairytale Forest as a Prequel
The ascent to the castle is part of the experience: the approximately 45-minute hike up is accompanied by an interactive fairytale forest, where QR code puzzle stations along the hiking trail invite participation. Once at the top, visitors can enjoy open-air theatre in a romantic castle setting.
2026: The Little Ghost
For 2026, the ensemble has chosen Otfried Preußler's children's book classic »Das kleine Gespenst«: The story of the little night ghost who wants to experience the world during the day for once — and discovers that its sudden visibility causes all sorts of commotion in a small town. Bernhard Hübl is directing. The premiere takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Schwarzenburg Festival — edition 2026
In the summer of 2026, the fairytale time of the Schwarzenburg Festival is dedicated to Otfried Preußler's classic »Das kleine Gespenst«: The little night ghost wants to experience the world during the day for once — and discovers that its sudden visibility causes all sorts of chaos in a small town. Bernhard Hübl is directing, and the intergenerational amateur ensemble (ages 4 to 82) performs on stage. The premiere takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026; further performances run throughout the season until the end of July. The ascent to the castle, with its interactive fairytale forest and QR code puzzle stations, is already part of the experience.
Programme Schwarzenburg Festival 2026
Premiere
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Premiere of »Das kleine Gespenst« (based on Otfried Preußler), directed by Bernhard Hübl
Season
- Further performances throughout the summer season until the end of July 2026 on the Schwarzenburg open-air stage / Schwarzwihrberg
- Pre-show: interactive fairytale forest with QR code puzzle stations along the approximately 45-minute ascent
The specific performance dates and times for the 2026 season will be announced by the Rötz Tourist Office and www.okticket.de.
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Getting There
Rötz is located in the district of Cham in the Oberpfälzer Wald. By car via the B 22 / B 85 to Rötz. From the car park, it is about a 45-minute hike up to the Schwarzenburg on the Schwarzwihrberg — sturdy footwear recommended. The path is designed as an interactive fairytale forest.
Tickets
Tickets online via www.okticket.de or at the Rötz Tourist Office (Phone 09976 941160). As it is an open-air stage, please bring weather-appropriate clothing.
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Schwarzenburg / Schwarzwihrberg