Bad Orb
Christmas is just around the corner. Quickly order the last Christmas presents, get the festive goose and pack the parcels. But where is the festive mood for the season of love? You can find it on the fourth Advent at 3:30 p.m. at the music pavilion in the spa park of Bad Orb. Together with Tom Jet, the spa company invites everyone to a communal Christmas sing-along in the picturesque setting of the over 100-year-old park grounds by the cultural venue. Who doesn’t know them, the Christmas carols “Oh, Tannenbaum,” “Silent Night” and “Every Year Again.” But few people sing the traditional songs and get into the Christmas spirit alone at home. All guests and residents of Bad Orb who enjoy singing and music are warmly invited to become part of a choir on Sunday, 20 December 2026, which will gather in the spa park of Bad Orb that day. For anyone who is not completely confident with the lyrics, the song texts will be shown on a screen. Refreshments will also be provided. With mulled wine and small delicacies, you can enjoy the anticipation even more. If the weather is unfavorable, the Christmas sing-along will take place in the garden hall of the concert hall.
The Catholic parish of Bad Orb celebrates the Corpus Christi service in the spa park at the music pavilion. Afterwards, the solemn procession moves through the town center.
In the summer months of July and August, the spa company presents an exciting and emotionally charged film from the current cinema program on the big screen under the open sky in the uniquely beautiful setting of Bad Orb’s spa park. Until the film starts, cinema-goers are treated to a musical pre-show. The concert hall’s caterer, Wunderbar Eventgastronomie, serves snacks, fresh popcorn, and delicious spritz drinks.
Bad Orb is once again becoming a crime scene: after his successful readings in recent years, the popular weather presenter, host, and author Tim Frühling is returning to the spa town this summer as well. On Saturday, August 21, 2027 at 7:30 p.m., Bad Orb Kur GmbH invites you to an entertaining crime reading at the music pavilion in the spa park. This time, Tim Frühling is bringing his crime novel “Hessentagtod” with him — an exciting story full of intrigue, surprising twists, and a generous dose of Hessian local color. At the center of the novel is one of Hesse’s biggest state festivals: the Hessentag. As a special highlight of the celebrations, a Hessian queen is to be crowned. Six young women are competing for the coveted crown, but the festival takes a deadly turn: one of the candidates suddenly collapses and dies. Was she poisoned by a rival? Or is a feminist group behind the crime? Detective Daniel Rohde from Bad Hersfeld and his team take over the investigation and encounter numerous suspects, each of whom seems to have a compelling motive. Tim Frühling has long been a welcome guest in Bad Orb. With his unmistakable mix of wit, charm, and storytelling, he has delighted audiences at his previous appearances. This time too, visitors can look forward to an entertaining summer evening, where there will be laughter, suspense, and, of course, plenty of guessing. Culinary refreshments will also be provided: fitting the novel’s Hessian setting, guests can once again expect a culinary surprise. This makes the literary excursion to the Hessentag a delightful experience as w
On Friday, September 3, 2027, the »Engel Run 4 Fun« in Bad Orb will enter a new round. Following the successful comeback in the anniversary year of 2024, the popular corporate and team relay race will continue this year as well. The »Engel Run 4 Fun« is organized by Engel AG local media and Turnverein 1868 Bad Orb e.V. As in previous years, the course runs through the spa park and Alea Park. The start and finish are at the Bad Orb Concert Hall. Teams of four from companies, clubs, groups, or circles of friends can take part. The relay race follows a special concept: two runners at a time complete a loop of about 1.7 kilometers before passing the baton to their teammates. Each team runs four laps in total, with each person starting twice. The starting signal will be given at 6:30 p.m. Bib number pickup and late registration will be possible on site at the concert hall from 5:00 p.m. A joint warm-up led by AktiVita from Bad Orb before the start will ensure a good atmosphere and the right preparation. Athletic commitment with added value In 2027 as well, the focus will be on the shared team spirit. The event is explicitly aimed not only at experienced runners, but at everyone who enjoys exercise, teamwork, and a special shared experience.
