Bad Hersfelder Festspiele

Theatrical pieces and musicals are performed on the 1,400 m² stage in the Stiftsruine Bad Hersfeld.

The mobile roof above the auditorium of the monastery ruins makes performances in all weather conditions possible — visitors always sit in the dry.

Comedy plays are performed on an outdoor stage in the courtyard of the Eichhof Castle.

At the Festival the Hersfeld-Preis and an audience prize are awarded annually.

The winner receives a ring donated by local companies, showing the Schwurhand of Charlemagne against the abbey ruins in the background.