Dive into the “Anatomy of Happiness”

Human happiness is closely related to the body. How closely is revealed by the KÖRPERWELTEN permanent exhibition in Heidelberg. Here, the anatomist Gunther von Hagens developed the method of plastination at the University of Heidelberg, a groundbreaking technique for preserving bodies.

Today, KÖRPERWELTEN is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. Curious people around the globe explore the mysteries of human existence. But it is not just the anatomy of the body that is central – rather, it is about raising awareness and understanding the significance of the body in relation to one's own happiness. The exhibited plastinates create a new awareness for a responsible approach to one's own body and a healthy lifestyle. What moves us? What drives us? And how does happiness actually work? All these questions and many more are answered in the “Anatomy of Happiness” and just as many are raised anew. The human body never ceases to amaze and inspire us.

Last admission: 5:00 PM

KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM

Hui Buh is the only officially approved ghost in Burgeck Castle. King Julius the 111th moves in, which Hui Buh does not like at all. Julius urgently needs help to find the treasure of Burgeck Castle. On the other hand, Hui Buh needs Julius's help to get his haunting license back. So the two of them team up.

Stage adaptation by Sebastian Niemann and Dirk Ahner based on motifs by Eberhard Alexander-Burgh
© Rat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH /SONY MUSIC Enterainment Germany GmbH
Directed by: Markus Muth

Admission: 4:30 PM

Admission: 7:00 PM

BABBEL DOCH 2: Festival in Sight!

Promised and kept! From June 13 to June 15, 2025, BABBEL DOCH 2 will take place. The Schörlehead team, led by Woifeschdkänisch and Fine R.I.P. frontman Monji El Beji, is already in the midst of preparations. The three-day dialect festival attracted thousands of fans of both loud and quiet Palatine sounds to Fußgönnheim in June 2024. In addition to the hosts, cult bands such as "Die anonyme Giddarischde" and "Die Buwe," as well as singer-songwriters like Uli Vanion, comedians from the Deidesheimer Boulevardtheater and Chako Habekost were present, along with winners of dialect competitions such as Edith Brünner and Maritta Reinhard. Covering the entire range of dialect is once again the vision of the organizers – including discussion panels about the Palatinate dialect in film, literature, crime, and music. Who will be present in 2025 is not yet revealed, but both familiar and new faces have already confirmed. The event location will again be the courtyard "EHRLICH genießen" in Fußgönheim.

Day ticket, VALID ONLY ON SUNDAY!

BABBEL DOCH 2: Festival in sight!

Promised and kept! From June 13 to June 15, 2025, BABBEL DOCH 2 will take place. The Schörlehead team, led by Woifeschdkänisch and Fine R.I.P. frontman Monji El Beji, is already in the midst of preparations. The three-day dialect festival attracted thousands of fans of loud and quiet Palatine sounds to Fußgönnheim in June 2024. In addition to the hosts, cult bands like "Die anonyme Giddarischde" and "Die Buwe," as well as songwriters like Uli Vanion, comedians from the Deidesheimer Boulevardtheater, and Chako Habekost participated, along with winners of dialect competitions such as Edith Brünner and Maritta Reinhard. Covering the entire spectrum of dialect is once again the vision of the organizers – including discussion panels about the Palatine language in film, literature, crime, and music. Who will be there in 2025 has not yet been revealed, but both familiar and new faces have already confirmed their participation. The event venue is again set to be the "EHRLICH genießen" courtyard in Fußgönheim.

3-day festival ticket ONLY VALID WITH FESTIVAL WRISTBAND!

Written by Mark St. Germain - Translated by John Birke
Directed by Karsten Engelhardt

Ever Montgomery has to learn to dance for an award ceremony. It's actually not too difficult a task, if he didn't despise physical contact. Ever is autistic; in conversations, he usually takes everything literally, he has to painstakingly decipher the facial expressions of his fellow human beings, and he has organized his everyday life according to strict rules. This structured life is now being turned upside down, as he has chosen his neighbor Senga Quinn as his dance teacher – a recommendation from the janitor. However, Senga has her own problems: after an accident, it is questionable whether her broken leg will ever heal enough for her to work again as a dancer. The mood is quite tense when Ever asks his neighbor for lessons, especially since empathy is foreign to him in light of her bleak career prospects, and Senga initially misunderstands the absurdly high fee as an immoral offer. Over the course of a few weeks, the mismatched dance partners grow closer – perhaps even closer than is good for either of them.

Mark St. Germain has written a touching and funny play about an unequal pair that can only awkwardly keep the same beat, but learns much more important things about each other and themselves during their dance lessons.

Doors open 30 minutes before performance begins.

Thomas Scheytt is regarded as "one of the best contemporary Boogie and Blues pianists. He combines high pianistic skill with an incredible, deeply felt variety of expression" (Jazzpodium Germany).

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM, he will perform classics of Blues & Boogie Woogie and his own compositions at the former synagogue in Hemsbach.

Scheytt is one of the busiest musicians in the European Blues and Boogie scene. For over 20 years, he has been a guest not only as a soloist but also with his trio Boogie Connection in jazz clubs and at festivals at home and abroad - four times alone at the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival in Ascona.

Scheytt has received multiple awards. He gained particular recognition from the nomination of his CD Blues Colours for the Price of the German Record Critics as well as the double win of the German Blues Award in 2015.

Copyright: Martin Seigel

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Bad Dürkheim has been a mineral spa for over 100 years and a salt spa even longer, thanks to the brine springs that have been used for a long time. The "White Gold" of Bad Dürkheim attracted the Celts 2,500 years ago. For centuries, salt was produced in the saltworks, consuming vast amounts of wood in the process. It wasn't until the 18th century that the revolution in salt production took place with the brine evaporation towers: monumental structures up to 750 meters long that graduated the brine. In the next century, when the era of salt production was over, the graduation buildings became open-air inhalaria, and the spa of Bad Dürkheim welcomed guests from all over the world. Today, the spa park with its eleven bridges and water features is more beautiful than ever and the ideal place to immerse yourself in the grand old times with the tour guides. During the tour around the Dürkheimer graduation tower, you will learn about its eventful and dramatic history, from an industrial building to one of the largest open-air inhalaria in Germany, overshadowed by two fire disasters. After the tour, you are welcome to enter the graduation tower with your ticket and stay there.

Duration: approx. 1 hour
Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information
Bus stop: Wurstmarktplatz (city bus or Mobility-on-Demand "MoD")

Ein flottes, freches Märchenmusical für die ganze Familie!
Für Kinder ab 5 Jahren!

Die Königin und der König haben endlich ein Kind bekommen und nun soll es eine große Tauffeier für die kleine Prinzessin geben. Doch eine Fee wird nicht eingeladen und rächt sich mit einer bösen Prophezeihung: an ihrem 16. Geburtstag sticht sich Röschen mit einer Spindel in den Finger und verfällt in einen hundertjährigen Schlaf.

100 Jahre später treffen wir den Urenkel des Prinzen der einst mit Dornröschen verlobt war und auch die böse Fee wieder, die jetzt als moderne Geschäftsfrau ihr Unwesen treibt. Und überhaupt ist die Welt inzwischen seltsam geworden - Autos fahren ohne Chauffeur herum, Leute halten sich kleine schwarze Kästchen ans Ohr oder vor die Nase, schneiden sich Löcher in ihre Hose und tätowieren sich wie die Seeräuber ...

Wird das gut gehen in dieser verrückten Welt zwischen dem modernen Prinzen und Dornröschen das nach seinem Kuss nun endlich erwacht?

Foto: Thomas Henne Fotodesign

Einlass ab 15:30 Uhr

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

In the new garden reading, actress Felix S. Felix and puppeteer Claudia Olma tell, play, and sing about a lively, paradisiacal garden world, but many threats lurk behind the fence...

After “In Beds and Trees” and “Putting Down Roots,” our third garden reading awaits with texts from well-known and lesser-known literary authors as well as dialogues from director Walter Menzlaw. Music and interactions with the audience are, as always, part of the experience.

Performing and singing: Felix S. Felix, Claudia Olma
Direction: Walter Menzlaw
Dramaturgy: Sieglinde Eberhart
Puppet Construction: Claudia Olma

In cooperation with the State Center for Environmental Education Rheinland-Pfalz from the funds of "Aktion Grün"

Advance Ticket Sales: 06347/8816

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1930s and 1940s: German and French women resistance fighters bravely oppose the Nazi dictatorship - their stories are marked by strength and vitality. Through their biographies, they serve as role models in the fight against populism, hatred, and discrimination, calling for courage and proactive action in the present. The ever-present question is, what makes us resistant today? “Courage féminin" stands against the forgetting of this part of history and creates visibility for the courage of these women. The dance theater performance makes a statement against inhumanity and discrimination, both in the past and present - it aims to encourage both the performers and the audience to advocate for more humanity and love. #NeverAgainIsNow!

Duration of the event approximately 2 hours

Direction and dramaturgy: Felicitas Menges, Wiebke Weinbrenner, Nelly Noack (Theaterpädagogik vor Ort e.V.)

Courage féminin is a member of the Freien Theaterverein Heidelberg e.V.

Doors open at 19:45

Dive into the “Anatomy of Happiness”

Human happiness is closely related to the body. How closely is revealed by the KÖRPERWELTEN permanent exhibition in Heidelberg. Here, the anatomist Gunther von Hagens developed the method of plastination at the University of Heidelberg, a groundbreaking technique for preserving bodies.

Today, KÖRPERWELTEN is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. Curious people around the globe explore the mysteries of human existence. But it is not just the anatomy of the body that is central – rather, it is about raising awareness and understanding the significance of the body in relation to one's own happiness. The exhibited plastinates create a new awareness for a responsible approach to one's own body and a healthy lifestyle. What moves us? What drives us? And how does happiness actually work? All these questions and many more are answered in the “Anatomy of Happiness” and just as many are raised anew. The human body never ceases to amaze and inspire us.

Last admission: 5:00 PM

KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM

Pokey LaFarge returned in May 2024 with his tenth album "Rhumba Country". On "Rhumba Country", he reveals his new dedication to making music that conveys pure joy. LaFarge has regained his voice and recorded his boldest album yet. "Rhumba Country" is an invitation to come together and celebrate life and love.

After wandering the country in search of a home for the past half-decade, LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon his arrival, the Illinois-born singer, songwriter, and actor underwent a fundamental change in his life by working 12 hours a day on a local farm – a twist that triggered an extraordinary surge of creativity and redefined his purpose as an artist.

As he immersed himself in the making of the album, LaFarge began to dream up a kaleidoscopic sound shaped by his love for music from various eras and corners of the world, including Mambo, Tropicalia, Rocksteady, and mid-century American Rock’n’Roll. Pokey distills his songs to their essence, showcasing his distinctive voice and indescribable charisma.

Doors open at 7:00 PM.