Explore cultural festivals with the Volkshochschule of Fürth's south county: Bregenz Festival on Lake Constance and Luisenburg Festival
The Adult Education Center of Southern Landkreis Fürth has curated an extensive range of study trips and day excursions for the summer semester 2025. Highlights include visits to the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial, the Bregenz Festival, and the Luisenburg Festival.
A special focus will be given to the day trip to the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's death on September 21, 2025. This trip offers an educational opportunity to delve into history and engage with Jewish history in the Upper Palatinate.
Musically and theatrically inclined individuals can anticipate exhilarating experiences. The Bregenz Festival presents "The Freeshooter" from August 13 to 15, 2025, on the lake stage. This three-day trip offers art enthusiasts the unique chance to witness one of the most stunning operas in the German-speaking world in an unparalleled setting.
Another cultural highlight is the day trip to the Luisenburg Festival, featuring a production of "West Side Story" on July 20, 2025. Known for its impressive open-air productions, this event draws numerous theater lovers annually.
Adventure seekers can participate in a five-day study trip commencing with a motorcycle tour in the Ore Mountains on July 9, 2025. This tour combines the breathtaking beauty of nature with cultural experiences, traversing Germany and the Czech Republic.
In August, the VHS offers a four-day trip to Burgenland, including a visit to the Seefestspiele Mörbisch or St. Margarethen from August 4 to 7, 2025. This trip promises to offer cultural highlights alongside landscape tranquility.
For further details and registration, visit https://www.vhs-sl-fuerth.de/kurse/vhs-unterwegs/studienreisen/studienfahrten/kategorie/StudienreisenStudienfahrten/12?size=1.
These destinations and events hold rich historical and cultural significance:
- Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial: A poignant historical site, it serves as a memorial to those who suffered during World War II, offering educational programs to aid understanding and reflection.
- Bregenz Festival: Annually held on Lake Constance's shores in Austria, it features opera performances, orchestral concerts, and theater productions, renowned for its innovative and large-scale outdoor productions.
- Luisenburg Festival: Typically offers a variety of cultural events, often featuring classical music and theater performances in an open-air setting.
- Motorcycle Tour in the Ore Mountains: Known for its picturesque landscapes and historic sites, these tours blend natural beauty with cultural experiences.
- Burgenland Trip: Austria's easternmost state, Burgenland is famous for its wine regions and cultural heritage, promising explorations of local vineyards, historical sites, and delicious cuisine.
For specific details regarding these trips, such as exact dates, costs, and itineraries, it is recommended to contact the Adult Education Center directly.
Engage in a day trip to the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Memorial on September 21, 2025, to learn about history and Jewish culture in the Upper Palatinate. This excursion coincides with the 80th anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's death.
A unique opportunity for art and musical enthusiasts is the Bregenz Festival, with performances of "The Freeshooter" from August 13 to 15, 2025, featuring an outdoor opera on Lake Constance's shore.
