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EVENT PROGRAM
You can download the complete 2025 annual program as a PDF here:
Download Saalburg annual program 2025 (accessible PDF)
Download Saalburg Annual Program 2025 (double-sided PDF)
PUBLIC TOURS
Sunday (November–February): 2 p.m together for adults and children
Sunday (March-October): 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m Separate tours for adults and children from school age
Each participant will receive a sticker at the checkout, which must be worn visibly.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes. Adults: €5, children: €3 plus admission
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Sunday Romans - Making Oil Lamps, Auxiliary Soldiers, Roman School and Archer
The lamp maker explains the variety of Roman oil lamps, the auxiliary soldiers report on their everyday lives, the Roman school invites you to a lesson and the archer invites you to try archery.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Sunday Romans - Magic and Bone Carving
Find out how people in ancient Rome wanted to protect themselves and their possessions from all evil and envy. At the bone carver's, Roman fans of all ages can make their own lucky charm amulet out of bone.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Large Roman camp with riders and soldiers - 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage
This weekend we are celebrating with international Roman groups, riders with their horses, colleagues from Limes research and all visitors, because together with the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes, the Saalburg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Large Roman camp with riders and soldiers - 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage
This weekend we are celebrating with international Roman groups, riders with their horses, colleagues from Limes research and all visitors, because together with the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes, the Saalburg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Sunday Romans - Messenger rider with horse and Roman school
Accompany the messenger rider and his horse at various stations through the fort as he reports on his everyday life in the Roman army. The Roman school provides insights into the everyday life of the children and invites you to join in.
Wood Theme Day
It is probably no exaggeration to consider wood as the most important raw material in world history.
Wood Theme Day
It is probably no exaggeration to consider wood as the most important raw material in world history.
Sunday Romans - Needle binding, bone carving and Roman bread
Try the old handcraft technique of needle binding yourself. The bone carver can make your own needle for it. There is also fresh Roman bread from the clay dome ovens.
Sunday Romans - Gladiators by AMOR MORTIS
The gladiators show their skills in front of an audience in three performances. The group is available all day in the camp to answer any questions about life in ancient professional sport.
Sonntagsrömer - Archer and Beekeeper
Try your hand at archery with authentic reconstructions of antique bows. The beekeeper explains how the ancient art of beekeeping has been practiced for thousands of years.
Theme day Anno 1900: The Saalburg is built
This theme day on the early days of the Saalburg Museum is dedicated to the laying of the foundation stone of the Principia, the main building of the Saalburg. This was celebrated in the autumn of 1900 with a large costume party and an "ancient Roman celebration" and this year marks the 125th anniversary.
Sonntagsrömer - metal and wood crafts
Learn about two important craft techniques from antiquity: metalworking and woodworking. The craftsmen and women invite you to join in.
Sunday Romans - auxiliary soldiers and beneficiaries
The soldiers of the 4th Vindeliker Cohort report on the everyday life of the men who were stationed at the Saalburg. They are accompanied by a beneficiary who, as a soldier, had police-like duties.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Roman buffet
The Taberna, the Saalburg museum restaurant, offers all guests the opportunity to try culinary delicacies from Roman cuisine. Try a selection of dishes based on Roman recipes and end the afternoon relaxing in the museum restaurant and museum.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.