Experience the historic Peter and Paul Festival: a high festival of culture!

Experience the historic Peter and Paul Festival: a high festival of culture!

Today is planned for something special: The Kirchheim literary advisory board under Teck invites you to an exciting excursion that brings cultural history alive. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Peter and Paul Festival in Bretten, one of the oldest local festivals in Europe. Under the motto "A city lives its history", the participants can look forward to an impressive spectacle that is known far beyond the limits of the city.

cultural journey of discovery

The Peter and Paul Festival is shaped by over 3,000 participants in historical robes and an impressive scenography. One of the main attractions will be the recovered historical representation of the siege of boarding in 1504 during the War of Succession Landshut. The failed attempt by Duke Ulrich von Württemberg is legendary to take the city. If you are interested in lively history, you will get your money's worth here.

The festival weekend not only includes warehouse life and parades, but also stirring music and scenic representations. A special highlight is the "Battle of Brettheim", which takes place around 7:00 p.m. in the evening. However, admission to this spectacle is to be estimated with an additional 3.00 euros. Kraichgau.news indicates that the festival "directory of the intangible cultural heritage" of the UNESCO is recorded in 2014 was what underlines the meaning and the importance of this tradition.

program flow and details

The excursion starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Kirchheim brickwasen. Several program items are planned, including visiting the Melanchthonhaus at 12:00 p.m. There is also a lunch together on the agenda in the historic farmers' camp, whereby the participants can choose their meals themselves on a self -paying basis. After lunch there is enough time to move freely on the festival area and to explore the culinary offers.

The return trip is planned around 9:00 p.m., so that the return in Kirchheim will take place at around 10:30 p.m. The total cost of participation is 47.00 euros per person, whereby this price includes the return trip, entry to the Peter and Paul Festival and the visit to the Melanchthon House.

registration and cultural relevance

If you are interested in this exciting adventure, you should feel: The registration is required by Wednesday, June 20, 2025, either by email or by phone. It is impressive to see how such an event not only connects a region, but also conveys a feeling for history. The Peter and Paul Festival has earned the title of intangible cultural heritage over the years-a lively testimony of cultural traditions, which is continuously kept alive through the commitment of sponsoring communities { UNESCO } .

No matter whether history -interested, families or cultural enthusiasts - the festival offers something for everyone and revives the story in a very special way. As one of the largest southern German home festivals, it not only addresses the locals, but also captivates visitors from near and far. So, nothing like there - the adventure of culture is waiting!