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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)
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12:00 AM - Public tours on Labor Day
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12:00 AM - Public tours
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6:30 PM - Roman evening
12:00 AM - Public tours
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11:00 AM - Basic Course in Roman Bone Crafts
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6:30 PM - Roman evening
12:00 AM - Public tours
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12:00 AM - Public tours on Ascension Day
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11:30 AM - 20 Years of the Limes World Heritage Site
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.
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
Learn the most important basics about bone as a material and its diverse uses since ancient times.
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.
Spend an exclusive evening in the Saalburg Roman fort when the museum gates are actually closed.
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.
The Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes (ORL) is part of a larger whole, as the borders of the Roman Empire from the Antonine Wall in Scotland to the Iža bridgehead fort in Slovakia and also the Dacian Limes in Romania have now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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.
With a total length of 550 km, the Roman Limes is the largest archaeological monument in Europe, of which around 150 km run through Hesse.
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
Upcoming Events
October 13, 2026
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?October 15, 2026
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?
Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening at the Saalburg Roman fort after the museum gates have normally closed. This event is unfortunately already fully booked.Roman evening
Spend an exclusive evening at the Saalburg Roman fort after the museum gates have normally closed. This event is unfortunately already fully booked.
Roman buffet
The Taberna, the Saalburg's museum restaurant, offers all guests the opportunity to sample culinary delights from Roman cuisine. Try a selection of dishes prepared according to Roman recipes and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the museum restaurant and museum itself. This event is unfortunately already fully booked.