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What’s Up This Weekend in Bavaria

What’s Up This Weekend in Bavaria ()

What is going on near you in Bavaria this weekend? This list can help you figure out what to do Aug. 15-17.

TOP THREE THIS WEEKEND
  1. Cave Gladium: Make your way to Fürth im Wald all weekend long for this immersive Medieval experience with tournaments, shopping, food and performances.

  2. Community Showcase: This Saturday, USAG Ansbach Family and MWR is featuring an event covering all the things practical and fun about living in the community.

  3. Sun and Fun: Celebrate back to school at Tower Barracks, USAG Bavaria (Grafenwöhr) this Saturday with food, fun activities and music.

A jester carries around his cart full of props

A jester carries around his cart full of props (starmaro (123RF))

FOR MORE TO DO THIS WEEKEND…
Friday, Aug. 15
  • Munich: Friday Morning Art Classes (English language event): Every Friday morning, work on your own project at your own speed with the benefit of an onsite instructor. Materials and instructions are included in the price of the ticket.

  • Munich: Down Under Fest 2025: All weekend long, celebrate Kiwi vibes with live music, food, drinks, sport demos and dance acts

  • Nuremberg: Summer Night Film Festival 2025: Enjoy a variety of films (some featuring English subtitles), tours, previews and talks until Aug. 30th.

  • Augsburg: English Language Movies at the Kino: All weekend long, check out the latest English-language movies. Look for OMU (which means in their original language with German subtitles) or OV/OF (which means in their original language).

  • Fürth: Bavarian State Garden Show: Check out this summer festival featuring nature, art, culture and knowledge until October 5th.

  • Garmisch: Weekly Market: Shop local cheeses, fruits, veggies and specialties every Friday.

  • Konradsreuth: Medieval Spectacle Forum Conratsrute: Travel back in time all weekend long at this Medieval Fest.

  • Bärnau: Historical Military Exercise in the Bärnau History Park: Come out for combat training, crossbow training, demonstrations, battles and more, all weekend long.

Saturday, Aug. 16
Sunday, Aug. 17
On-Installation MWR and USO Events

*Know before you go: Always check event websites before traveling to verify information, cost and regulations. Lectures and workshops on the economy are likely to be in German but may offer English alternatives. Events on military bases require base access

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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