Memorial Gathering of 2025®

Heritage Day® 2025: Explore the Treasures of Main-Spessart

Get ready for an exciting day of cultural discovery as the annual Heritage Day® takes place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, under the theme "Worthwhile: priceless or irreplaceable?". This event offers a unique opportunity to explore various historical sites and monuments in Main-Spessart, including Alzenau, Mespelbrunn, Mömbris, Rothenbuch, Kahl, Karlstein-Dettingen, Krombach, and Großostheim.

Here's a rundown of some of the highlights:

Jüdischer Friedhof in Alzenau-Hörstein will be open at 15:00, guided by Herrn Oded Zingher. This peaceful and historical cemetery is a testament to the rich Jewish heritage in the region.
The Heimatmuseum "Alte Stube" in Mespelbrunn will be open from 14:00 to 18:00, hosted by the Heimat- und History Association. This charming museum offers a glimpse into local history and traditions.
The Ölmühle and historical Blacksmith in Mömbris will be open from 13:00 to 17:00 at Ölmühlenparkplatz. Tours at 14:00 and 16:00 will be led by Mr. Grün and Mr. Hofmann, lasting approximately 20 minutes. The meeting point is at the building.
The Bauernhaus in Rothenbuch will be open from 13:00 to 16:00, upon request by Mr. Rudi Künzinger. This traditional farmhouse offers a glimpse into rural life in the past.
The Kath. Pfarrkirche St. Hippolytus in Karlstein-Dettingen will be open from 14:00 to 17:00, upon request by the Karlstein History Association.
Burgruine Hauenstein in Krombach will be open from 11:00 to 17:00, with castle tours beginning at 11:00. The meeting point is at Burg Hauenstein.
The Burg in Alzenau will be open at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00, guided by Frau Monika Mann and Frau Marie Fuseau. The meeting point is Unterer Burghof/Amtsgericht.
The Doppelmühle with Mill Museum in Mömbris-Strötzbach will be open from 14:00 to 16:00, with tours at 14:00 and 16:00. The association for the preservation and care of cultural monuments in our district will lead the tours.
The Evang.-Luth. Pfarrkirche in Kahl will be open from 10:00 to 16:00, with tower and church tours on the hour from 12:00 to 15:00. These tours will be led by Pastor Riewald.
Pre-registration for events is generally not necessary for the cultural monuments listed in the article.
The Gemeindemühle in Rothenbuch will be open from 13:00 to 16:00, upon request by Frau Anni Hasenstab.
The Gruftkapelle St. Maria Schnee in Mespelbrunn will be open from 13:00 to 17:00, near Wasserschloss.
The Altes Backhaus in Alzenau will be open at 14:00 and 15:00, guided by Frau Ute Sehring and Frau Jeanette Kaltenhauser.
The Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul in Großostheim will be open from 8:00 to 18:00, with a tour of the Bach organ museum at 14:00, led by Herrn Ewald Lang.
Hasenmühle and Garden in Alzenau will be open at 16:00, guided by Frau Dr. Jeanne Brunk-Tan.
The Turm der Villa Meßmer in Alzenau will be open at 13:00 and 14:00, guided by Herrn Thomas Röhrs.
A wanderung auf dem Kulturweg Birkenhainer Straße 1 will take place at 15:00, lasting 3 hours with Dr. Gerrit Himmelsbach.
The Schlösschen in Alzenau-Michelbach will be open from 14:00 to 17:00, featuring a permanent exhibition "Regionalität und Wandel" and a special exhibition "Alte Gastwirtschaften in Alzenau und Ortsteilen" by Frau Sieglinde Strauß.
The opening times for the cultural monuments listed in the article are not specified in this paragraph.
The Wilgefortiskapelle in Alzenau-Hörstein will be open at 10:00 and 11:00, guided by Frau Jeanette Kaltenhauser.
Schloss in Wiesen will be open at 11:00, 13:00, and 14:00, (each approx. 45 min.) by the Gräfling family.
Kupferbergwerk Grube Wilhelmine in Sommerkahl will be open from 10:00 to 16:00, with an entrance fee, helmets provided, and suitable for children aged 5 and above. This site offers an exhibition on Ore Mining in Spessart.
More information about the opening times and events can be found on the district's homepage at www.our website/monuments.

We hope this guide helps you plan your Heritage Day® 2025 adventure! Enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Main-Spessart and discover its priceless treasures.