Drachenstich-Festspiele
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Each year, Germany's "City of Dragons" slays the world's largest walking robot.

πŸ“œ Drachenstich-Festspiele is Germany's oldest folk play, performed since 1590 in Furth im Wald. It features a dramatic public drama where the world's largest walking robot dragon, Tradinno, is slain.
πŸ” The festival involves over a thousand locals in historical costumes and 250 horses.

Why Go

πŸ‰ Witness Tradinno, the world's largest walking robot dragon.
🎭 Experience a historical festival with costumed locals and horses.
🏰 Explore Furth im Wald, known as "The City of Dragons," with dragon-themed art.
πŸŽ‰ Enjoy a historical parade, children's festival, and medieval market (Cave Gladium).

Why Avoid

β˜” Open-air event, tribunes are not covered, umbrellas not allowed.
🚫 Dogs not permitted on tribunes during the play.
πŸ“Έ Filming and photography forbidden during the play performance.

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ The main festival takes place during the second week of August.
🎟️ Purchase tickets online for convenience and to avoid fees for printing.
🚢 Visit the Dragon Museum and Tradinno's lair (Drachenhâhle) during summer months if you can't make the festival.

Cost

πŸ’° Play: Children (4-14) and severely disabled receive a 6€ discount. Groups get every 16th ticket free.
πŸ’° Parade: Roadside entry 5€ (adults), 3€ (children 4-14). Tribune prices to be announced.

Hours

πŸ•’ Festival runs from July 31 to August 16, 2026. πŸ•’ Historical Parade: Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2 PM.
πŸ•’ Children's Festival: August 15 & 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
πŸ•’ Cave Gladium (Medieval Market): August 14-16, 2026.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Numerous free and paid parking options available for cars and buses.

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