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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)
Download Saalburg Annual Program 2026 (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
Diana, Apollo and their children - bow-making weekend in the Saalburg
Apollo, god of archers, and Diana, goddess of the hunt, are the patron saints of our adventurous weekends for parents and children with bow making, games, campfires and more.
Unfortunately this event is already fully booked.
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.
Diana, Apollo and their children - bow-making weekend in the Saalburg
Apollo, god of archers, and Diana, goddess of the hunt, are the patron saints of our adventurous weekends for parents and children with bow making, games, campfires and more.
Unfortunately this event is already fully booked.
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.
Diana, Apollo and their children - bow-making weekend in the Saalburg
Apollo, god of archers, and Diana, goddess of the hunt, are the patron saints of our adventurous weekends for parents and children with bow making, games, campfires and more.
Unfortunately this event is already fully booked.
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.
Crafts course: comb weaving
All participants learn the basic techniques of weaving.
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.
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.
Autumn holiday special: Flashlight tour for explorers aged 10 and over and their families
As darkness falls, we begin our exploration of the Saalburg Roman fort by flashlight. How spooky is it really to walk through the museum at night?
Autumn holiday special: Flashlight tour for explorers aged 10 and over and their families
As darkness falls, we begin our exploration of the Saalburg Roman fort by flashlight. How spooky is it really to walk through the museum at night?