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Weekend closure of Oberburg due to the blazing fireworks for the Lantern Festival.

Castle Giebichenstein on Seebener Street will temporarily close over the weekend for preparations related to the lantern festival fireworks.

Weekend closure of Oberburg attributed to Lantern Festival fireworks display.
Weekend closure of Oberburg attributed to Lantern Festival fireworks display.

Weekend closure of Oberburg due to the blazing fireworks for the Lantern Festival.

The much-anticipated Laternenfest fireworks will light up the skies of Halle, Germany, on August 20, 2025, at 10 PM. This traditional event promises an unforgettable spectacle, with two prime viewing locations: the Saaleburg ruins and the Oberburg Giebichenstein.

However, it's important to note that the Oberburg will not be a viewing location for the fireworks. Instead, it will be closed to visitors from August 20, 2025, to August 22, 2025, as it prepares for its reopening.

The Oberburg, managed by the Halle City Museum, will reopen its doors to the public on September 3, 2025. The exact times for its reopening and closing are 1 PM and 7 PM respectively, marking a Wednesday return for the historic site.

Despite the Laternenfest fireworks not being directly related to the Oberburg's reopening, the fireworks display can still be viewed from the Oberburg Giebichenstein, offering a unique perspective for those who visit after the event.

Meanwhile, the Saaleburg ruins provide another picturesque vantage point for the Laternenfest fireworks. The ruins, located in Halle, offer a serene and historical backdrop for the vibrant and colourful fireworks display.

So, whether you choose to watch the Laternenfest fireworks from the Oberburg Giebichenstein or the Saaleburg ruins, or perhaps both, you're in for a treat on August 20, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendars and join in the festivities!

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