In keeping with the "royal" theme, many royal figures will populate Lichtenwalde Castle Park from 31 August. Thousands of pumpkins of different varieties will be used to create Robin Hood - the king of thieves, a chessboard, a lion, jousting games and an oversized crown. The pumpkin figures, up to three metres tall, can be discovered throughout the baroque palace park - hung all over with Mandarin, Rondini Pattisson and other pumpkins. A total of around 28,000 pumpkins of different varieties will be used to create the figures and decorations. The smallest pumpkins are the size of a tennis ball, while the largest are brought to the pumpkin weighing championship and can weigh up to 500 kg.
Special events
Special events at the weekends provide variety and lots of fun for visitors of all ages. If you like, you can put your skills to the test every day with pumpkin carving. The professionals get to work at the Giant Pumpkin Carving Festival on5 and 6 October. There are also some superlatives to see: up to 200 pumpkin varieties from all over the world can be marvelled at as part of the variety show from 7 September. The largest pumpkins will be weighed in the pumpkin weighing championship on 14 September. The STERNTALER Days on 8 September and 13 October will have a fairytale feel. Favourite fairytale characters such as the ice queen Elsa, the funny snowman Olaf or Alice and the Mad Hatter will take to the stage for unique shows.nbsp;
Of course, there is also plenty on offer around Halloween. During the big Halloween week from 28 October to 3 November, you can make your own lanterns on site, which will then be used in the lantern parade through the park with the night watchman. Children can transform themselves into vampires, witches and funny ghosts with face painting.
Fun for the whole family
The royal adventure world also includes a visit to the palace with the best of season of the STERNTALER adventure exhibition, the historical rooms and the treasure chamber museum with precious exhibits from China, Japan, Nepal and Tibet, among others. Here, the themes of baroque, fairy tales and pumpkin art merge to create an extraordinary autumn event for the whole family. The perfect photo spots for beautiful and colourful selfies or family photos can be found everywhere. The straw playground in the castle courtyard invites the little ones to let off steam while the grown-ups enjoy a delicious drink in a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors can get to know Lichtenwalde Castle & Park from a completely new perspective
Strengthening in between
Visitors can also immerse themselves in the world of pumpkins at various locations in Lichtenwalde with delicious dishes and refreshing drinks. Sweet and savoury delicacies are served in a cosy atmosphere in the castle courtyard and in the park. In the specially set up pumpkin shop in the castle courtyard, you will find the most beautiful pumpkins to take home - whether for eating, carving or decorating. A special highlight are the freshly roasted pumpkin seeds, the scent of which is in the air on all days of the event.
Tour through baroque ambience
The sculptures were designed by Cleebronner artist Pit Ruge. He has been working with pumpkins for more than twenty years and knows how best to showcase the vegetables. Ten hectares of beautiful parkland are the perfect place to put the pumpkin figures in the spotlight and offer visitors enough space and peace and quiet to enjoy the festival. The picturesque green spaces also feature perfectly staged water features and impressive avenues paired with wonderful views of the Zschopau valley. Hidden pavilions and seating areas offer relaxation and a peaceful end to a day out at Lichtenwalde Castle & Park
