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Events in the Saalburg Roman fort
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EVENT PROGRAM
You can download the complete 2026 annual program as a PDF here:
Download Saalburg annual program 2026 (accessible PDF)
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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
AfterWorkArchaeology - The Horse Head of Waldgirmes
Discover a highlight of the collection in all its detail as you wind down after a work week.
More than bread and circuses: Theme day of cooking and martial arts
The 1st Roman Cohort Opladen presents Roman cuisine in their impressive supply tent and at numerous other stations. The Gladiatores Berolinenses demonstrate their martial arts skills in exhibition fights and offer all interested parties the opportunity to try out a training session. The culinary program is complemented by a Stone Age cook who explains cooking with a cooking pit.
More than bread and circuses: Theme day of cooking and martial arts
The 1st Roman Cohort Opladen presents Roman cuisine in their impressive supply tent and at numerous other stations. The Gladiatores Berolinenses demonstrate their martial arts skills in exhibition fights and offer all interested parties the opportunity to try out a training session. The culinary program is complemented by a Stone Age cook who explains cooking with a cooking pit.
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
AfterWorkArchaeology - The wall painting from Echzell
Discover a highlight of the collection in all its detail as you wind down after a work week.
How does that work? Experimental Archaeology Theme Day
This themed day offers many insights into crafts and techniques that are no longer widely known today.
How does that work? Experimental Archaeology Theme Day
This themed day offers many insights into crafts and techniques that are no longer widely known today.
Sunday Romans - Needle binding and bone carving
Try your hand at the old craft of nålbinding. You can make your own needle for it at the bone carver's workshop.
Sunday Romans - School of Alexandria and fresh Roman bread
The School of Alexandria presents Egyptian, Greek, and Roman writing and painting. Roman bread baked in clay dome ovens is also available.
Sunday Romans - Roman rider (without horse) and Crime Scene Antiquity
Join the conversation about the training of horses in antiquity. The "Crime Scene Antiquity" series reveals the strategies of card cheats and revisits long-closed criminal cases.
Sunday Roman - Archer and Metalworking
Try your hand at archery with authentic reconstructions of antique bows. A metalworker will demonstrate how arrowheads and other metal objects are produced.
AfterWorkArchaeology - The Roman Portrait Collection of the Saalburg
Discover a highlight of the collection in all its detail as you wind down after a work week.
Sunday Romans - Roman school, lamp maker and beekeeper
The beekeeper explains how the ancient art of beekeeping has been practiced for millennia. Attend a school lesson and immerse yourself in the imagery of Roman oil lamps.
Sunday Romans - Gladiators of Amor Mortis and Combweaving
In three demonstrations, the gladiators showcase their skills before an audience. The comb weaver weaves colorful ribbons for trims or belts and invites visitors to join in.
AfterWorkArchaeology - Roman Religion and Mystery Cults of the Military
Discover a highlight of the collection in all its detail as you wind down after a work week.
Sunday Romans - Roman doctor and fresh Roman bread
The Roman physician explains her craft and which medicines and remedies were used 2000 years ago. Fresh bread baked in reconstructed clay dome ovens is also served.
Sunday Romans - Greenwood turning and soldiers of the Cohors II Hispanorum
The auxiliary soldiers recount their daily lives in the Roman army. At the greenwood turner's stall, craft enthusiasts of all ages can try their hand at woodturning.
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.
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.