Welcome spring in true Palatinate style with the vibrant Spring Parade and Bonfire in Landau!
This cherished tradition, held on the third Sunday before Easter, kicks off with a colorful parade starting at the Rathaus and weaving its way through Landau’s charming streets.
The parade concludes at Rathausplatz, where the festivities continue with the captivating Hansel-Fingerhut play—a beloved performance about the battle between winter and spring, recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The grand finale is the burning of winter, symbolizing the end of the cold season and the arrival of brighter days.
Celebrate the season with us and discover the heart of Palatinate tradition— an experience that will leave you inspired and ready for spring!
How to Get There:
- From Karlsruhe: Approximately 39 km by car
- From Kaiserslautern: 54 km by car
- From Heilbronn: Approximately 102 km by car
- From Stuttgart: Approximately 115 km by car
- From Wiesbaden: Approximately 120 km by car