Peasant War 1525: Heading and great emotions in the Allgäu!

Erleben Sie am 14. Juni 2025 die Uraufführung des Theaterstücks „1525 – Bauernkrieg“ auf der Freilichtbühne in Altusried.
Experience the premiere of the play "1525 - Peasant War" on the open -air stage in Altusried on June 14, 2025. (Symbolbild/MW)

Peasant War 1525: Heading and great emotions in the Allgäu!

What a weekend is ahead of us! With summer temperatures in the Allgäu, the residents and visitors can look forward to a variety of exciting events. Among the highlights, the premiere of the play "1525 - Peasant War" stands out. On Saturday, June 14th, it will start at the Allgäu Freilichtbühne in Altusried at 8 p.m.

The staging attracts with an impressive backdrop in which hundreds of amateur actors, horses and a fascinating pyrotechnics fireworks come together. Under the motto "We are free, and we want to be free", which derives from the 12 articles from Memmingen, the piece addresses the struggle of simple people for their rights and privileges. This is what author Christian Schönfelder and director Sebastian Schwab tell a moving story of love, hope and striving for justice, while they also indicate the bloody consequences of the Peasant War. The historical context shows the painful fights of the farmers and craftsmen against serfdom and arbitrary taxes.

colorful program for the whole family

But not only the play ensures variety. For the smaller visitors, the children's adventure day in the Alpsee Bergwelt will also take place on Saturday. There, the children can live out their thirst for adventure on a toboggan run, a natural playground or the adventure path on a toboggan run, a natural playground or the adventure path. The descent for children up to 13 years is even free! It's worth a look, because the event only takes place in good weather.

and the music lovers are not neglected, because the Schützenverein Armbrust Lauchdorf celebrates its 100th anniversary. From Friday to Sunday, a colorful program with brass music, parade and various bands is offered. On Friday evening, Schreyner and Jerome’s Jukebox provide rocking sounds, while the bands of 5 Series sheet and brass brutal appear on Saturday evening. The Lauchdorf musicians and the Ingenried music band delight the audience on Sunday.

cultural discoveries and sport

Culturally, it is also in the Allgäu mountain farmer museum. During the Pentecost holidays, visitors can take part in interactive actions, for example when sewing small hearts from fabric residues or when preparing Allgäu "Bollekiechle", which is on the program on Saturday. In addition, an exhibition of historical tractors from 12 noon to 4 p.m. will be offered on Sunday, which will certainly make the hearts of technical lovers beat faster.

A lot is also at stake for the sports enthusiasts. The relegation games take place in the Allgäu amateur football leagues at the weekend. The ascent and descent are on the game plan. A real highlight is the duel between the SG Amberg/Weingelgeltingen and TSV Kirchheim on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Mindelheim, while SV Cambodunum Kempten will fight for the promotion against TSV Lengenwang.

With all these events, the Allgäu has a lot to offer this weekend. Whether culture, sport or family experiences - there is something for everyone here. So, let's go, the Allgäu calls!

Allgäuer Zeitung reports that ...
Allgäu Freilichtbühne provides information on [Peasant War]
Oberallgäu presents the staging of the [Peasant War]

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OrtAltusried, Deutschland
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