Glauchau

Meet, exchange ideas, be read to, and enjoy tea: Our program for the Day of Prayer and Repentance is aimed at anyone who would like to take a little break in the middle of the week and, in a cozy setting in the fireplace room, listen to selected poems with wondrous, cheerful, or reflective lines. Because reading aloud brings people together and creates closeness, awakens curiosity, and sends the mind on a journey. We will serve black tea and English-style pastries.

Carolin Fischer, known from the academixers Leipzig, and Heike Ronniger, known from the Magdeburger Zwickmühle, appear on stage together with Enrico Wirth at the piano. At the Edgar Allen Poe Adult Education Center, everything revolves around love — more precisely, in Inge’s course “Po-Legs-Belly.” There, Inge, Curt, Yusuf, Mrs. Sturm, and a taxi-driving tram diva of various genders meet. And of course the keyboard servant has to sing too. Not always witty, but by no means pointless. Not always serious, but all the more amusing. In the end, the question remains: could there perhaps even be a happy ending? From 5:30 p.m. onward, we will be happy to serve you food and drinks at your pre-reserved seats. Admission from 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 7:30 p.m. Price: €21 per ticket

Glauchau's landmark, the Bismarck Tower, will open its doors on the following dates: - 05/04/2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 - 24/05/2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 - 27/06/2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 - 09/08/2026 | 13:00 - 18:00 - 19/09/2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 - 21/11/2026 | 10:00 - 17:00 The Bismarck Tower was built from Pirna sandstone and bricks and inaugurated on 4 September 1910 as an observation and water tower. With a height of 46 meters, it is now the tallest of all surviving Bismarck Towers.

- over 20 wedding service providers are taking part - 2 fashion shows, live music and dancing - Admission costs €5; children up to 12 years old are free - Tickets are available exclusively at the box office

Especially during Advent, the hour of dusk is the most tranquil time of day. At this special time, the popular Christmas tours at Glauchau Castle Museum take place once again. Participants can look forward to an inspiring journey of discovery, during which selected objects, paintings, and rooms are presented. These provide wonderful opportunities for conversation about the so-called Blue Hour and the pre-Christmas season, making it just the right time for delightful moments of wonder, exciting stories, and communal singing of carols at the piano by candlelight. To round off the evening, we serve a mug of mulled wine or spiced apple juice in the romantically lit inner courtyard of Hinterglauchau Castle. Price: 12.00 euros (full price), 10.00 euros (reduced), 5.00 euros (children) The number of participants is limited. Advance registration requested by phone at 03763 777580 or email: [schlossmuseum@glauchau.de](mailto:schlossmuseum@glauchau.de) Further information: [www.glauchau.de/museum](http://www.glauchau.de/museum)

The traditional Christmas exhibition at Schloss Museum Glauchau can still be seen until January 31. Historical dollhouses and shopkeepers’ stores, tin and wooden toys, as well as Christmas decorations, bring joy to young and old alike, along with play and coloring stations and a miniature landscape with a garden railway. Admission: 7.00 euros, reduced 5.00 euros. Admission is free for children up to 16 years of age! Opening hours: Wed to Sun and public holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon and Tue, as well as on Dec. 24 and 31 Further information: [www.glauchau.de/museum](http://www.glauchau.de/museum)

The Christmas pyramid between Nicolaiplatz and Brüderstraße in the city center will be set in motion by Mayor Marcus Steinhart on 29 November 2026 at 4:00 p.m., illuminated by lights. From 3:00 p.m. onward, visitors can look forward to Christmas music and culinary treats. Our kindergarten children from the "Minis und Maxis" daycare center will delight us with a wonderful Christmas program and thus usher in the Christmas season. Santa Claus has also announced his visit and will be bringing some sweets for the little visitors. In addition to the pyramid, the large Advent calendar from Stadtwerke Glauchau will once again be set up. Behind the 24 doors of this festive attraction are cute Christmas paintings created by children from daycare centers in Glauchau.

Once again this year, we look forward to welcoming numerous visitors against the unique backdrop of Glauchau Castle. Whether families, kindergartens or school classes – the ice rink offers the perfect opportunity for a sporty and fun break in the fresh winter air. Admission is free! Come by and enjoy the ice season! Ice rink and snack bar opening hours, skate rental, etc. at [www.stadtwerke-glauchau.de/eisbahn](http://www.stadtwerke-glauchau.de/eisbahn)

Thousands of lights, Christmas scents and sounds, and culinary surprises will enchant the people of Glauchau and their guests, young and old alike, during the Glauchau Christmas Market and set the mood for Christmas. In a wide variety of areas, visitors can look forward to diverse activities to join in, marvel at, and enjoy. Let yourself be taken on a pre-Christmas stroll between the historic market square with its large market stage and children's carousel, the colorfully decorated atrium with teddy bear village and children's railway, the popular Christmas post office with wish-list mailbox and Santa's consultation hour at Dr. Dörffel-Straße 1, along Schlossplatz with its medieval mile and the Stadtwerke Glauchau ice rink in front of the castle, and into the festively decorated Christmas garden in the courtyard of Forderglauchau Castle. The gates of the Glauchau Christmas Market open on Friday, 04/12/26 from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, 05/12/26 from 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, 06/12/26 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for all visitors. Of course, the Christmas market will once again be a special experience for children. The children's railway of the Eisenbahnfreunde Kaufbeuren e.V. will make its rounds in the Christmas-decorated atrium. At the popular Christmas post office, young and old can write their wish lists to Santa Claus, and craft activities also invite visitors to linger. With Trudi's Adventure Christmas, a great Christmas scavenger hunt awaits all visitors and offers great prizes. The medieval mile along Schlossplatz brings medieval life and cr

Our Christmas exhibition not only invites families to enjoy an inspiring visit, but on Family Afternoon also offers a small craft workshop: here, tree ornaments can be painted in bright colors or cute animals and little angels can be folded. For the family tour that follows, cotton-candy clouds and starry skies, singing songs and Advent calendars, heavenly tea and speculoos create a cozy, warm, festive anticipation of Christmas. 2:00–4:00 p.m.: small craft workshop (individual participation possible) 5:00 p.m.: Christmas family tour for children aged 6 to 10 (registration required)

During the museum tour, take a seat in the historic banquet hall, enjoy a drink, and watch selected short films. Short films tell big stories in a short format – condensed, creative, and surprising. Our offering for Short Film Day, which takes place around the shortest day of the year. 12 to 3 p.m.: cozy film session for families with winter tea 3 to 6 p.m.: exciting short films for adults with mulled wine or punch Note: The films will be repeated within the above times, so individual participation is possible. Registration is not required.

At Glauchau Castle Museum, the year draws to a poetic close once again: during the tour, paintings and castle rooms serve as sources of inspiration for atmospheric poems, offering many a witty, eloquent, and humorous discovery. Afterwards, we will serve coffee and cake in the lovingly set-up fireplace room, where you can chat in stimulating company about the old year and the new one. Due to limited places, we ask that you register in advance! An eventful museum year is coming to an end. We wish our guests a healthy, happy New Year and look forward to seeing you again in 2027!

A fantastic world full of mythical creatures, adventure, and emotion. Alice escapes her fears into a dream world and encounters quirky characters, challenges, and herself there. It is about friendship, doubt, courage, and finding one’s own path. A story that moves you, sometimes playful, sometimes profound. In the end, Alice finds self-love and with it the key to trust and confidence. A special New Year’s Eve full of imagination, suspense, and unforgettable moments. Admission: 6:30 p.m. Dinner starts: 7:00 p.m. Price: €139 per person including aperitif, drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee until 1 a.m.), 5-course menu, and midnight sparkling wine

With energy and cheer, the Vogtland Philharmonie welcomes the new year at the Stadttheater Glauchau and, under its tried-and-tested motto “Popular Melodies for the Turn of the Year,” invites audiences to its New Year’s concert. Under the direction of its chief conductor, who will also guide the audience through the program with humorous remarks, visitors will experience the most beautiful excerpts from well-known operas, operettas, and musicals. In addition to the symphony orchestra from Greiz and Reichenbach, they can also look forward to exceptional soloists. Admission from 4:00 pm | Tickets from €29.00

Evergreens in English, German and Italian, elegant swing and bossa nova from the Sinatra era, unforgettable groovy soul hits and lounge music, as well as their own interpretations of timeless and current pop songs by e.g. Coldplay, Sting, Prince, the Beatles or Ed Sheeran. Passage succeeds in leaving a distinctive impression with a unique sound and a personal touch. With their stylish appearance, the band creates an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and relaxed. Admission: from 6:30 p.m. | Tickets from €10.00

The announcement of this year’s motto will, as tradition dictates, be made on 11/11/2026. Further information will follow at: [www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de](http://www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de) Admission from 6:00 p.m.

The announcement of this year’s motto will traditionally be made on 11/11/2026. Further information will follow at: [www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de](http://www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de) Admission from 1:00 p.m. | K&K Salon

The announcement of this year’s motto will traditionally be made on 11/11/2026. Further information will follow at: [www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de](http://www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de) Admission from 7:00 p.m. | K&K Salon

The announcement of this year’s motto will traditionally be made on 11/11/2026. Further information will follow at: [www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de](http://www.glauchauer-carnevalclub.de) Admission from 6:00 p.m.

Once upon a time... Some of the well-known fairy-tale characters such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, or the Frog King have visited Glauchau Castle Museum and left traces that we must follow. If you manage to solve all the puzzle stations and tasks, a treasure chest will open at the end. Along the way, there will be games, singing, dancing, and reading. Fairy-tale items such as a crown, a ball, or a magic wand are welcome to be brought along! A holiday activity for families with children aged 6 and up. Meeting point: Museum ticket office in Hinterglauchau Castle Admission: 5.00 euros (children), 10.00 euros / 8.00 euros reduced (accompanying persons) The number of participants is limited. Advance registration requested by phone at 03763 777580 or [E-Mail](mailto:schlossmuseum@glauchau.de)

Whether newly in love or already a couple for a long time: For Valentine’s Day on February 14, we warmly invite lovers to a romantic castle tour. Together, we embark on a “loving” journey of discovery through the exhibitions in the historic setting of Hinterglauchau Castle: In paintings, sculptures, objects, and rooms, signs of affection and stories of love come to light and provide wonderful opportunities for conversation. After the tour, we toast being in love with a sparkling love potion! Admission: €12.00 per person incl. guided tour and drink, reduced €10.00 The number of participants is limited. Advance registration requested by phone at 03763 777580 or [E-Mail: schlossmuseum@glauchau.de](mailto:schlossmuseum@glauchau.de)