Haltern cycle paths

The potato tour starts at 2.30 pm by bike (travelling by car is also possible). After a small reception with corn and lard bread, we will follow the path of our potatoes together.

What does that mean? From potato patties, roast potatoes or potatoes in sacks to the field.

After a tour of the plant and machinery, we cycle to our potato field 2 kilometres away.

The tour ends at the Hagedorn farm with a table service.

The theme is of course "potatoes".

If you are curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group with us using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Organiser: Hof Hagedorn

Nadezda Pisareva was born in 1987 to a couple who were both musicians. She graduated from the Central Moscow Music School and went on to study with Sergei Dorensky at the Moscow Conservatoire and – thanks to a DAAD scholarship – with Klaus Hellwig at the Berlin

University of the Arts, where she also passed her concert examination. Masterclasses with Elisabeth Leonskaja, Abdel Rachman El Bacha, Maia João Pires, Stephen Kovacevic and others rounded off her training.

Programme:

Robert Schumann: Waldszene, Op. 82

Claude Debussy: Five Préludes

Frédéric Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28

Get to know and identify medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.

Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are collected at different times of the year.

Being able to clearly recognise the plants on a hike all year round is an exciting experience for all ages.

What to expect: Herbs: Recognising, identifying, smelling, tasting and feeling edible wild plants and medicinal herbs.

Inspiring hike: We discover well-known and new plants along the way and learn about their wonderful properties. You will be amazed and perceive nature with different eyes afterwards.

Organiser: Naturparkführer Hohe Mark e.V. Carmen Berling 0157 39715720 c.berling@hohemarkerleben.de

Venue: The meeting point will be announced upon registration!

An evening of celebration in a unique atmosphere with various offers and stands that invite you to linger and relax at the end of the working day. The small but exquisite event is accompanied by music and the great atmosphere that the historic town centre of Haltern am See has to offer. It simply feels good and has already been described by some visitors as a small local festival!

"Hail Agrippina!" will be the chant at the 2026 Roman Days in Haltern when the granddaughter of Emperor Augustus arrives. At her side are her husband Germanicus, the celebrated general, and her uncle Tiberius. In a large pompa, a festive procession, they enter the Roman camp at Aliso and celebrate the emperor's birthday with spectacular equestrian games at the LWL Roman Museum. On 29 and 30 August, fans of Roman antiquity from all over Germany will get their money's worth in Haltern am See. There were almost 16,000 in the record year 2024. Tickets are now available online.

"We are delighted that Agrippina, Germanicus and Tiberius, members of the imperial family themselves, will be honouring us with a visit for the first time," explains museum director Dr Josef Mühlenbrock. "The Roman historian Cassius Dio reports on equestrian games that were performed by Tiberius and Germanicus in 11 AD in honour of Emperor Augustus in Germania on the right bank of the Rhine," Mühlenbrock continues. Even before the participation of the highest-ranking Tiberius and the crowd favourite Germanicus, the presence of Agrippina was probably the highlight of the festivities for many spectators.

Events and military demonstrations such as these provided an opportunity to visualise the army's loyalty to the ruler and to publicly stage the military strength of the empire. They were a mixture of military exercise, tournament and theatre performance. The riders wore costly helmets with colourful feathers and masks, breastplates and shields, which were less suitable for battle than for display. They were used to stage mythical heroes or figures of the gods.

Such games also had a strong religious character. They could be dedicated to a god or - as here - to the emperor, elevating Augustus to the rank of a divinely protected ruler.

A hands-on Roman experience

Of course, the legionaries set up their tents on site again: they march in full armour and demonstrate not only the turtle formation, but also the penetrating power of a ballista, a Roman cannon. Bakers, potters, builders, blacksmiths, slingers and Teutons also present their crafts and offer their wares. There will even be a Roman water organ player giving samples of his skills.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Romans 2,000 years ago with numerous hands-on activities: from stroking a real mule and taking selfies in Roman clothing to making jewellery.

The Haltern Shooting Guild (Schützengilde Haltern e.V.) is hosting its very first children’s shooting festival on Saturday 29 August 2026. As part of the Guild’s traditional summer festival, the afternoon will be dedicated entirely to the youngest future champions.

Whether you’re a club member or not – EVERY family and all children from Haltern am See are very welcome!

Key details at a glance: Whocan take part in the shooting? All children aged between 6 and 12. Registration? Not needed! Just pop along – it’s that simple. Admission? Free!

Programme & meeting points: Grabyour parents and come along between 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm to one of the company premises near you (list below). At 2.30 pm, we’ll set off on the big parade to the Gildehaus (Wasserwerkstraße 5).

A fantastic programme on the festival grounds: Whilst the adults relax with coffee, cake, cold drinks and the ‘Wurstkultour’ snack, the kids will be dashing from one highlight to the next: Bouncy castle & children’s carousel Face painting & soft-serve ice cream stand ‘Heißer Draht’ & cornhole board

Unlimited refreshments: All participating children (up to 12 years old) get free mineral water all afternoon! Around 7.00 pm, the children’s shooting festival ends following the ceremonial proclamation. Afterwards, we’ll carry on the celebrations seamlessly at the shooting guild’s traditional summer festival!

Where do you need to go? (Meet between 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm):

Sappeure: Schänke

1st Company: Rossini

2nd Company: Dining Room

3rd Company: Kolpingtreff

4th Company: Schänke

5th Company: Spieker

6th Company: Altes Gasthaus Döbber

7th Company: Avanti

8th Company: Bella Italia

or head straight to Kardinal-Graf-von-Galen Park from 2.00 pm

The local festival in Haltern am See has been a living tradition for over 40 years. Inside and outside the town walls, there are numerous stalls, fairground rides, three stages and a large selection of catering stands. On the "Haltern am See. Tut gut." stage on the market square, on the "360-Grad-Bühne" stage in the park and on the "Rockbüro-Bühne" stage at the Muttergottesstiege - a varied programme awaits visitors. In Kardinal-Graf-von-Galen-Park and on Kärntner Platz, a funfair with many rides will delight young and old alike. The highlight is the Ferris wheel. On the art mile on the Gantepoth, artists present and sell their lovingly designed works from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm. The children's flea market will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Disselhof from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm for the little sales talents. The issue of participation cards will start on 01.09.2026 from 15.00 in the Old Town Hall.

Because the "Heimatfest" festival is taking place this weekend, the shops open at 1 pm.

Haltern am See is a charming town in the northern Ruhr region, which is not only known for its picturesque location on the lake of the same name, but is also an attractive shopping town. The town centre offers a diverse selection of shops, boutiques and cafés that invite you to stroll and linger. Here, visitors will find both large retail chains and local providers that impress with unique products and personalised service. The combination of natural recreation and an appealing range of shops makes Haltern am See a popular destination for shopping enthusiasts and day trippers alike.

Public guided tours of the town offer the chance to discover its fascinating history and culture – even if you’re travelling alone. On selected dates, both locals and visitors can explore the hidden treasures and historical highlights of Haltern am See. The experienced guides lead the way through picturesque streets, recount interesting anecdotes and share their knowledge of the most significant sights.

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few products that we harvest in different varieties from our fields all year round.

But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? Questions upon questions to which we would like to give you answers on our tour. We will take you on the exciting journey of cabbage.

Before we start the cabbage tour by bike (a trip by car is also possible), we invite you to a small reception on our farm at 2.30 pm. Afterwards we will head out to our cabbage fields.

The tour will end at the Hagedorn farm with a delicious meal.

The theme is of course "cabbage".

If you are curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Organiser: Hof Hagedorn