Rough night at Waldburg Castle

Rauhnacht - Winter Open Air The nights between Christmas and Epiphany are a time between seasons. The spirit world draws near. Magic, fire shows, dragons, Krampus, and incense rituals open up another world at the Waldburg. **Rauhnacht: our winter Spectaculum at the turn of the year** The time between Christmas and Epiphany. The time when the spirit world is very close to the real world... **December 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027 daily from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM** **Tickets are available at the box office. Participation in the knight’s banquet includes admission to the show program. ** **Rauhnacht is open every day from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM with food and drinks in the courtyard of the Waldburg—so dress warmly. ** **A fantastic program for each day—it’s going to be spooky. ** Medieval sounds and mystical music played by our DJ fill the courtyard. Krampus and Perchten spread terror. The scent of mulled wine and the sizzling of castle sausages will make your mouth water. **The historic courtyard is beautifully illuminated.** The history of Waldburg Castle is projected as a facade mapping display on the castle. Fire pits, lasers, illuminated figures, and LEDs create a wonderful atmosphere. **Themed tours through the museum at Waldburg Castle:** 5:30 PM Witch tour through Waldburg Castle 6:00 PM Night watchman tour led by executioner Ignaz Donnerfels 9:30 PM Night watchman tour led by executioner Ignaz Donnerfels On three days, the **Children’s Nights** (December 28, January 1, and January 5) feature a torch and lantern procession with the Krampus around the castle hill. **Lectures on the Rauhnächte:** **5:30 p.m.** Lecture on incense burning in the Knights’ Hall by Jutta Gebauer **7:30 p.m.** The Krampus: A Mystical Being? Lecture by Robert Kösler, Krampus Saulgau, 2nd floor **8:00 PM** Lecture on the Rauhnächte—where does this custom come from? Knights’ Hall by Jutta Gebauer **Ongoing** Book printing as it was 600 years ago—lecture on the ancient art of printing, 1st floor **The Rauhnacht event series is a winter open-air event. In case of bad weather, we reserve the right to move the show program inside the castle. In some cases, the program may have to be canceled in the event of rain.** **The restaurant is open. **