Weekend Highlights in Kyffhaus District: A Roundup of the Top 5 Events
This weekend, the Kyffhäuser region is brimming with exciting activities for all ages. Here's a roundup of some events taking place in the area.
On Saturday, July 19th, the Volunteer Fire Department Oberheldrungen hosts an open house from 10 am to 4 pm. Visitors can expect equipment displays, insights into the firefighters' work, and a demonstration by the rescue dog unit. Lentil soup, coffee, cake, fries, grilled food, and drinks will be available throughout the day. The highlight of the open house is the fire truck pull competition, where participants can register from 10 to 11:30 am and compete to pull a 7.5-ton fire truck for a traveling trophy, starting at 12 pm.
Meanwhile, in Oberheldrungen's equipment house, an ice cream truck will make a stop from 12 to 1 pm during the open house.
For music enthusiasts, the Wut-Stock-Open-Air music festival, in its 18th year, takes place at "Am Sumpfbach" in Niederspier instead of the usual park in Thalebra, due to pond renovation. The festival, which begins at 3:30 pm, features nine bands covering genres from punk rock to metal to ska.
On the same day, the Natural Swimming Pool Heldrungen hosts the Fitnass-Tour, featuring a 17-meter-long inflatable water obstacle course. Admission to the pool is free for the entire day during the Fitnass-Tour.
In Kleinbrüchter, the Village and Children's Festival takes place at the playground on Saturday, July 19th, starting at 2 PM. Children can enjoy Toni Clowni, a professional children's face painter, and performances by the brass band "Taktlos" from Schlotheim and the men's choir from Holzsußra.
For those interested in classic cars, the 8th IFA and Classic Car Meeting takes place in Udersleben from July 18th-20th, showcasing a variety of vehicles from Trabants to tractors. The meeting is organized by the IFA Tinkerers Club Bad Frankenhausen, and a visitor parking lot is approximately 300 meters from the exhibition area.
On Sunday, July 20th, there's a Horse and Family Day on the Pony Meadow in Großenehrich. The event offers horse-drawn and pony-drawn carriage rides, petting ponies, craft and play streets, and food vendors.
Remember, registration for the public city tour "70 Years of Urban Development in Sondershausen" is open until July 18, 2025, via phone or email. The tour begins at 1:30 PM on July 19th and costs 10 euros per person, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
For detailed, up-to-date local event listings in Sondershausen, Kleinbrüchter, and the Kyffhäuser region, it's always best to check local tourism websites or community event calendars directly. Enjoy your weekend in the Kyffhäuser region!
On Saturday, visitors to the Village and Children's Festival in Kleinbrüchter can enjoy a 'lifestyle' event filled with activities for children, including Toni Clowni and performances by local bands. Meanwhile, for those with a passion for 'home-and-garden', the Natural Swimming Pool Heldrungen hosts the Fitnass-Tour, featuring a water obstacle course and free admission for the day.
