Open-Air Weekend at Scharfenstein Castle

In summer 2026, Scharfenstein Castle became an open-air stage: on two evenings in August, international music stars performed against the atmospheric backdrop of the medieval castle.

On Friday, 7 August 2026, The Sweet, Slade and T. Rex opened the open-air weekend with the "Traumhits Summer Open Air". From 6:30 pm, the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s rang out in the castle setting, which holds up to 15,000 guests.

On Saturday, 8 August 2026, NENA took the stage with her ten-piece band. In a concert lasting over two hours, she played hits spanning four decades. Tickets sold out quickly, and extra tickets were released due to high demand.

A shuttle bus from Leinefelde was included in the ticket price, as there is no parking at the castle itself. For future concerts at the castle, our guesthouse is well placed: afterwards you are back in your room within minutes and can end the evening in peace.