Wittenberg celebrates Luther's wedding: parade and big attractions!

Wittenberg celebrates Luther's wedding: parade and big attractions!

On June 14, 2025, the Luther city of Wittenberg experienced a magnificent highlight of its city festival “Luther’s Wedding”. In brilliant weather, around 2,000 participants in historical costumes paraded through the picturesque old town and brought to life the wedding of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, which took place 500 years ago. This spectacular celebration combined a colorful parade with a variety of events and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The wedding couple's actors were Christian Tylsch, the district administrator of the Wittenberg district, and his wife Selina, who presented themselves as perfect ambassadors of the Reformation era. Loud People's voice A total of around 60,000 visitors were expected at the event.

What makes a city festival an unforgettable experience? In addition to the parade, there was a 500 meter long wedding table with a special area for singles, so that the romantic souls among the guests also got their money's worth. Entertainment also included concerts, children's theater, dancing and a medieval tournament show. Around 30 clubs were also involved and commemorated the historic events of the Reformation at original locations.

Pottery market and crafts

Another highlight that captivates visitors to the city is the Wittenberg pottery market. This is one of the largest and most beautiful in Central Germany. Every year, ceramists and pottery workshops present their impressive creations on the market square and the churchyard of the town church. Guests not only have the opportunity to admire the works of art, but can also watch the potters at work on the pottery wheel. The market is traditionally opened on Saturday at 10 a.m. by the mayor, accompanied by the entry of the potters. The next dates for the pottery market have already been set: from 27th to 28th. September 2025 to further events until 2030, as on lutherstadt-wittenberg.de announced.

Luther's historical sites

For those who want to delve deeper into history, there are some significant excursion destinations in the city. TheLuther HouseWittenberg, currently closed for renovation work, is expected to reopen in 2027. Here visitors can gain exciting insights into the life of the reformer. In addition, it loadsCastle churchfor a visit, which not only impresses architecturally, but also tells stories from the Reformation period. It is barrier-free and has doors open daily, with entry free for children and students under 18. Further details can be found on the website MDR.

So there is always something to discover in Wittenberg. Whether you want to experience history, admire local pottery or take part in a grand parade, this city has something to offer for everyone. The events and historical sites in Lutherstadt attract not only locals but also tourists from all over the world and contribute to the region's lively cultural scene.