Magic Northern Lights illuminate Schwäbisch Gmünd: thousands enthusiastic!

Magic Northern Lights illuminate Schwäbisch Gmünd: thousands enthusiastic!

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - The weekend from July 4th to 6th, 2025 was a true festival of the senses in Schwäbisch Gmünd. The light installation "Borealis" by artist Dan Acher attracted thousands of visitors to the Remspark and ensured an unforgettable experience. Even a little rain on Sunday could not cloud the exuberant mood. As the remszeitung reported, around 3000 guests on Friday and around 4,500 visitors on Saturday. Organizer Sridevan Sriskandarajah was pleased with the encouragement and described the event as full success.

"Borealis" is much more than just a light show. The Immersive Installation simulates the magical northern lights and combines light, sound and emotions. In the middle of particle clouds, the art installation shines through laser technology and an individually composed sound landscape from Guillaume Desbois. The Swiss artist Dan Acher, who also launched the "Happy City Lab", has the goal of strengthening the sense of community with "Borealis" and bringing people together in smaller cities. He liked the connection between art and human emotions, which the audience visibly touched, as in other cities such as Helsinki and London. According to the Gmünder daily mail Technically supported by HB-Laser from Straßdorf. This project is a heart concern of the late founder of the company, Harald Bohlinger.

a weekend full of amazement

The end of the event was well attended despite the rain on Sunday. Until the end of the light installation, many guests stayed at 11:30 p.m., enthusiastic about the fascinating lights and sounds. Sridevan Sriskandarajah is already planning a possible repetition of the event, even if it is still unclear when this will take place. However, the support from the community is unmistakable and the feedback for the weekend is positive.

"Borealis" not only managed to captivate the visitors, but also to leave a lasting impression in the city. The installation uses the variations of wind, air humidity and temperature to offer a uniquely dynamic experience - always different and always new. At this spectacular show, visitors could relax on the meadow and enjoy the special sounds, informed in detail Dan Acher .

With over 500,000 visitors in Singapore, where "Borealis" is anchored as a permanent installation, the art installation has proven that it enjoys respect for nationwide. Schwäbisch Gmünd now has the chance to become part of this impressive art and light experience, and it remains to be seen which initiatives arise. The sense of community that is promoted by such events is priceless.

in Schwäbisch Gmünd everyone is looking forward to the next steps and how this colorful spectacle will develop in the future. What a weekend full of amazement and lights!