Altenhof becomes the scene of the children's Highland Games!

Altenhof becomes the scene of the children's Highland Games!

Altenhof, Leisnig, Deutschland - On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Altenhof in Leisnig will become the scene of the 5th Kilt’n’strong Highland Games. This event not only promises exciting competitions for adults, but also a highlight for younger spectators. For the first time, children's Highland games with a total of four disciplines are offered as part of the Highland Games. This includes the straw sack throwing, carrying suitcases, the tree trunk rollover and the horseshoe rollover. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 can take part who collect points with a lot of zeal and enjoy medals and documents in Kilt’n’Sstrong design. The [saechsische.de] (https://www.saechische.de/lokales/mittelsachsen/kilt-n-strong-in-altenhof-koennen-koenne-im-little- scotland-austoben-r4p5jkbuz5dpraqfnwhgnZ5WSE.html) reports that the Leisniger Bau- und Gartenmarkt RHG material for one made an appealing children's course available.

not enough! The little guests can look forward to an exciting climbing and Tobe area, where, among other things, water spray guns can be played. Vikingschach is also on the program and there are wooden constructs that invite you to hide and paint. So the children can fully dive into the world of Highland Games.

competitions for adults

The event will also be a real festival for the big athletes. Around 20 top German and international top athletes are expected on the competition train, including an athlete from the USA. With a variety of exciting disciplines-from the Caber event to the free beer challenge-fights for the medals in both the men's and women class. The competitions for women take place between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., while the men are allowed to demonstrate their strength between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is free, so the event will not only attract the athletes, but also numerous spectators. Around 600 guests are expected to pursue the exciting competitions.

As can be seen from the kilandstrong.de, intensive preparations for the Highland Games in Altenhof and the other events in Ohrdruf and Trebsen have already been made in advance. An annual highlight are the international Highland Games, which will take place in Trebsen this year from September 19th to 21st.

A look into the future

Love for the Highland Games runs through the region, and participation in these events seems to be very popular. The upcoming events are exciting and not only promise great competitions, but also a happy cooperation for the whole family. Detailed information about the Highland Games in Trebsen can find interested parties on mac-claymore.de.