The major Carneval (Fasching) Procession through the festively decorated old town of Bad Wimpfen takes place on Sunday and begins at 2:11 p.m. Every year dozens of musicians and groups from associated carneval societies and clubs create a great party atmosphere. The ceremonial burning of the "Fassebutzen" (a figure representing the spirit of carneval) in...
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A large festival which goes back a long way 24.06. - 29.06.2010 As one of the oldest festivals in Germany, the Talmarkt in Bad Wimpfen will be celebrated for the 1043th time this year! The festival out of which the Talmarkt developed was originally of a religious nature. In the oldest written record in Bad...
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At the beginning of July 2010 in the largest fortified imperial palace north of the Alps, the 775th anniversary celebration of the internationally renowned event of 1235 is to take place. Emperor Friedrich II came to Wimpfen and took his rebellious son, King Heinrich VII, prisoner to then try him before court in Worms and have him taken to southern Italy as a prisoner. This was probably the first...
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Great event on the River Neckar organized by five towns along the river. For a whole weekend a ship shuttle service brings the guests from one festival to another along the banks of the river Neckar between Bad Friedrichshall, Bad Wimpfen, Offenau, Bad Rappenau Heinsheim and Gundelsheim. The highlight of the event is the ship parade at night with music, illuminations and five firework...
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Montmartre 24.07. to 25.07.2010"Montmartre Feeling" is rife in Bad Wimpfen in July, when the picturesque old town becomes a meeting place for numerous amateur and professional artists. All areas of creative art are displayed by the artists in the old streets and alleys and the classic styles from still-life to landscape to portrait are all presented here....
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28th – 29th August 2010, every year on the last weekend in August  Zunftmarkt Traditional Market of the Crafts Guild  Every year on the last weekend in August handicrafts from the Middle Ages make an appearance in Bad Wimpfen in the tradition of the earlier pottery markets which King Wenzel in 1391 allowed to the Potters Guild of the imperial cities....
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Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen This is your chance to visit one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. This developed out of the former St. Katharine’s market and to-day visitors are captivated by the charm of 160 stalls and mini-stalls, together with the romantic atmosphere, tempting smells of Advent and the magical background of the...
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