Experience the Celts: Exciting events in the Heidengrabenzentrum!

Experience the Celts: Exciting events in the Heidengrabenzentrum!

The Heidengraben Center in Erkenbrechtsweiler will be offering a variety of exciting events in the coming period that deal with Celtic history and culture. According to the current information from NTZ The center remains open in the winter months and is ready to take visitors into the world of the Celts.

In this context, the autumn lecture series began on October 28, 2025. The first lecture entitled “Archaeological Research at Heidengraben – Journey to a Late Celtic Metropolis” was given by Jörg Bofinger. From November 6th, the lecture series will continue with topics that deal with Celtic culture in more detail. A highlight is the lecture on the topic “Princes, long-distance trade and burial mounds – archeology of the early Celtic period at the Heuneburg”, which will be led by Leif Hansen and Roberto Tarpini at 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, on November 20th at 7:30 p.m., architect Thomas Ott will talk about the architecture of the Heidengraben Center and Tower.

Celtic festivals and exhibitions

Visitors to the Heidengrabenzentrum can experience the Celtic festival of Samhain on November 1st. This festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is organized by the Riusiava group. For interested guests, there will also be an evening event with a druid from 6 p.m. that will focus on the mystical aspects of Celtic tradition. There will also be a presentation of legends and fairy tales from the region on October 29th at 7 p.m. in the Erkenbrechtsweiler Citizens' Hall.

A special attraction in the Heidengrabenzentrum is the special exhibition “Celtic Worlds – Replicas of Celtic Treasures”. This is open to the public until January 31st and displays impressive artifacts from Celtic culture. The center's opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm, including public holidays, although there will be some closure days between Christmas and New Year.

Celtic history in context

The Celts, whose origins and culture hold many secrets, lived in Central Europe and had significant influence in ancient times. Archaeological finds prove cultural and historical similarities between the Celtic tribes. Well-known cultures such as the Hallstatt and La Tène cultures are closely linked to the Celts. In particular, the Hallstatt culture, which emerged in the 6th century BC. BC flourished, laying the foundation for a developed Celtic civilization.

Celtic society was not only hierarchically structured, but also characterized by a rich cultural heritage. These include their religion, their art and the important role of the druids. These had both religious and secular functions and were highly respected in the community. Loud Wikipedia However, the Celts never formed a unified people, but consisted of different ethnic groups with different dialects and trade relationships.

The Heidengraben Center therefore offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about this fascinating culture and explore the rich Celtic history, which continues to have an impact on European society and cultures today.