Steampunk festival in Meißen: imaginative robes and unique inventions!

Steampunk festival in Meißen: imaginative robes and unique inventions!

Meißen, Deutschland - on the weekend of July 12th to 13th, 2025, the cathedral square in Meißen is transformed into a pulsating center of the steampunk genre. Visitors can expect a colorful mix of unique inventions, extravagant robes and an exuberant mood. But what exactly is this special festival? [Saxon] reports that the regular guests Melgo and Catrin arrived with their rustic vehicle, a former Mercedes Sprinter. This self -sufficient vehicle is the hit among the festival visitors and offers a seating area, a kitchen with oven and a spice shelf.

The other guests include Peggy Hoffmann and her daughter Melanie from Oederan. They are members of the Historical Association of Oederan and bring the flair of the Thirty Years' War. The hat maker Kerstin Daniel from Dresden also draws everyone's attention with her handmade robes and hats in the steampunk style.

a hustle and bustle on the cathedral square

As it should be for a real steampunk festival, there are also unusual characters on the square. Claudi from Leipzig, for example, wears a magnificent captain uniform and is already in Meißen for the fifth time. Diana Klausch and Mr. Richter from Schwarzepumpe show her self -designed robes and are guests for the first time. Frank from Leipzig, who presents a robe that symbolizes a time machine, celebrates its premiere.

The happy troop is added by Lisa, a 23-year-old media designer, and Christian, a 54-year-old university professor, who are visiting the festival for the second time. Christian Schmolke from Wurzen exhibits at the maker fair in the castle cellar and specializes in old covers with modern innards. He is supported by Klaus-Peter Stoffels from Kassel, who is presented with various steampunk projects and is known as a member of the association.

a festival for all senses

The organizer Jens Mahlow emphasizes that the festival is open to everyone and is inviting. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions with free admission. However, a small ticket of ten euros is due for access to the maker fair. If you want to experience the news and offers at a glance, you will find more information on the website gear and cylinder.

at the same time takes place in Buxtehude Europe's largest steampunk festival, the Aethercircus. From 2nd to May 4th, 2025, the historic old town becomes a scene for concerts, readings, fashion shows and lectures. At this great festival, guests can discover a large culinary offer and an art market while they are entertained by walking acts. The Aethercircus, which takes place every two years, wants to win time for new artists and sponsors and keeps admission free of charge. Further information can be found on the website aethercircus.

Overall, the Steampunk Festival in Meißen promises to become a special kind of experience-with diversity, creativity and a good dose of nostalgia!