“VIZBULīTE” from Latvia In the autumn of 2009, when from secondary school dance group „Vizbulīte” graduated 16 dancers, an idea occurred to create a dance group for young people. Until this time there was no place in Sigulda where to … Continued
As every year, our club’s own dance group “die Ludwigsteiner” also takes part in Eurowoche. The group consists of dancers from all over Germany, so there are only 4 rehearsals a year. Since it was founded by Fritz Lenz in … Continued
Dear Friends of Folklore, it is finally done! Our new fan shop is up! We now have our own collection of club clothing and other items again. This is the first edition for now. We can have other items added … Continued
Gentle sounds, lyrical melodies and syncopated 7/8 rhythms take us to the beautiful and always surprising country on the Adriatic. The folklore ensemble “Ivan Goran Kovačić” shows us the highlights of the huge variety of Croatian songs and dances. The … Continued
The Trinity Irish Dancer are one of the most famous Irish Folkdance groups in the world. In their over 40 years spanning history they won several prices and world-champion titles. They distinguish themselves with their intense stage presence and energetic … Continued
Visiting us for the first time this year is the Folklore ensemble “Someșul Napoca” from Romania. Founded in 1973 by the artistic director Dr.Zamfir Dejeu, the ensemble stands out for its specificity and universality in the field, being distinguished internationally. … Continued
Our friends from the group ‘Gero Axular Kultur Taldea’ are coming to the Eurowoche for the third time this year. The group was founded in 2004 by parents who wanted to ensure the continued existence of Basque dance schools and … Continued
Report by our choir director Nora from the 62nd European Youth Week
A successful little summary of the 62nd European Youth Week. Enjoy watching: European Youthweek Video
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Press release for the 62nd European Youth Week 2023 62nd European Youth Week at Ludwigstein Castle 22.07.-30.07.2023 After the forced break of the last years due to the corona, dance, music and colorful costumes finally return to Ludwigstein Castle. With … Continued
We expect the following groups at the castle (see: PROGRAM of the 62nd Euro Week) Finland (Joensuu): Folklore Group “Motora” Poland (Krakau):Song and Dance Ensemble of the Jagiellonian University „SLOWIANKI“ North Macedonia (Ohrid):Folklore Ensemble „OTEKS FOLK“ France (l’Union):„Le Quadrille Occitan“ … Continued
Wir wünschen euch allen eine schöne Osterzeit. Genießt die Tage mit euren Familien und lasst euch reichlich vom Osterhasen beschenken.We wish you all a happy Easter time. Enjoy the days with your families and let the Easter bunny give you … Continued
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“Die Ludwigsteiner” introduces itself: Tartu Folk-Off “Die Ludwigsteiner”
Our dance group „Die Ludwigsteiner“ was invited by our friends from Estonia to this year‘s Tartu Folk-Off Festival. The Tartu Folk-Off is a folklore competition were groups from different countries participate and challenge each other to learn their traditional songs … Continued
Finally our Advent market can take place again! We are very happy to welcome you to the castle on December 3rd & 4th, 2022. There you can expect many great stalls and unique handicrafts, a varied nativity scene exhibition, mulled … Continued
Last weekend there were some of our members together with various traditional costumes: inside and dancers: Inside from Hesse at the opening of this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich! On Sunday they were allowed to run at the large traditional costume … Continued
Finally our Advent market can take place again! We look forward to welcoming you to the castle on December 3rd and 4th, 2022. Many great sales stands and unique handicrafts await you there, a varied nativity scene exhibition, mulled wine, … Continued
Olli (Oliver Korsten) and I have been thinking lately about making our website eurowoche.org more international. I tinkered for some time and made a French version. The translations were created with the help of Google translator, without guarantee of correctness. … Continued
Hella Heynmöller (left) founded the European Youth Weeks at Ludwigstein Castle in 1953 to encourage international understanding. Throughout her life, Hella Heynmöller stood up for peace in Europe. In her honor, the town of Gudensberg in Hesse named a street … Continued
Some useful informations about our working group, the markets and the European Youthweek. At this point, a big compliment to Alina for the very well done layout of the new flyer.
We are happy to be able to celebrate a European youthweek light this year despite the ongoing corona pandemic! We have guests from Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Ukraine and Germany. Through our friends from Ukraine we are especially painfully … Continued
Unveiling of the street signs in the Gudensberg Süd “Europaviertel” development area today. Welcome by Mayor Sina Best. At the suggestion of the last class of the birth cohort 1956, Hella Heynmöller was honored with a street named after her … Continued
In… …it finally starts. We hope that we can shorten the waiting time with this video and increase the anticipation for the “European Youthweek Light” significantly!
Finally… this year we are going to have an European Youthweek again at Ludwigstein castle!!! Instead of fixed groups we invite all friends of the European Youthweek and those who want to become one! On a total of 5 days … Continued
So save the date and stay tuned! Even though the Eurowoche has been cancelled this year, we don’t have to live without it completly! From 29.07. – 02.08.22 the Eurowoche Light will take place! We are planning a smaller Eurowoche … Continued
The terrible events in Ukraine show us how important international understanding in Europe is. We would like to come together with you and share the different cultures and customs in Europe and build cross-border friendships. Unfortunately, the corona pandemic is … Continued
The ,Arbeitskreis Europäische Jugendwochen auf Burg Ludwigstein e. V.‘ was founded over 60 years ago to encourage young people from different countries to get to know each other. Only through a mutual understanding of the different cultures can cross-border friendships … Continued
Unfortunately, this year’s Euro Week had to be canceled again. We hope that the festival can take place in July 22 -30, 2023!!
Benjamin arrives at Ludwigstein Castle just in time for Christmas Day. Together with his friends he celebrates the big feast. They eat the leftovers from the Yule Log, drink a cup of the Feuerzangenbowle and give each other their christmas … Continued
Benjamin visits Emma in Nice for the last Sunday of Advent. Emma’s family is German-French, so they like to mix traditions from both countries. Benjamin thinks that is particularly cool because it enables him to get to know other traditions … Continued
This week Benjamin travels back to Germany. He visits Annika in Darmstadt.Benjamin excitedly tells Annika about all his experiences in Denmark and Great Britain. When Benjamin has finished, Annika remembers that she has not yet opened her Advent calendar for … Continued
Benjamin travels to his friends Daniel and Christian for the next Sunday in Advent. The two actually live together in Munich, but flew to Daniel’s family in Burton-upon-Trent for the Christmas season. Christian, Daniel and the family are still decorating … Continued
Christmas time is the highlight of the year for the donkey called Benjamin. Every year he and his friend visit the Ludwigstein castle to see the Christmas market. Because the market has to be cancelled this year, Benjamin has come … Continued
Today is the European Day of Languages! We want to use this day as an opportunity to remind you of our online workshop “european for beginners”.During the digital european youthweek Susanne gave you some very cool links where you can … Continued
We wish you all a wonderful day of traditional costume! Traditional costumes are not only history. They are also a great way to get to know other cultures and new people!The members of the Arbeitskreits come from different parts of … Continued
As promised this is the video on how to make Hexe’s fabulous popcorn falafel. Our testaudience confirms they are delicious. Enjoy Witch’s kitchen live! Please click!
Unfortunately, Hexe’s workshop had to be cancelled during the digital european youthweek. But now you can look forward to an exciting and delicious cooking video! On Thursday, Hexe will be showing you how to cook delicious Popcornfalafel! So that you … Continued
Thank you for being a part of it. We hope to see you again in real life next year. Viva Europa
Welcome to all of you to this last day of our virtual multi language workshop of the European Youth Week. This is the part of our virtual 2021 European Youth Week intended for language lovers. Here you’ll find links to … Continued
The members of the European Youth Weeks working group meet again in the presence of two years later at the Ludwigstein Youth Castle to finally make up for the election of the board. Even Jean-Louis and Jeannine Cabanel had come … Continued
We have now reached the fourth day of this year’s virtual multi language workshop of the European Youth Week. This is the part of our virtual 2021 European Youth Week intended for language lovers. Here you’ll find links to interesting … Continued
Today is Maikes second dance workshop! On monday we had a lot of fun, so let‘s see what she planned for us today. You can still register for the workshop. Send us an e-mail (pr@eurowoche.org) and you will get the … Continued
A very warm welcome again to all of you to this third day of this year’s virtual multi language workshop of the European Youth Week. This is the part of our virtual 2021 European Youth Week intended for language lovers. … Continued
A very warm welcome again to all of you to the second day of this year’s virtual multi language workshop of the European Youth Week. This is the part of our virtual 2021 European Youth Week intended for language lovers. … Continued
The first workshop for this week is now unfortunately already over.We all had a lot of fun and it was nice to dance again after such a long time break! Thanks to Maike! We are already looking forward to Thursday! … Continued
A very warm welcome, indeed, to all of you to this year’s virtual multi language workshop of the European Youth Week. This is the part of our virtual 2021 European Youth Week intended for language lovers. Today and for the … Continued
Today starts the first workshop! You can still register for Maikes dance workshop. Just send us an e-mail (pr@eurowoche.org) and you will get the link for the workshop.
Next week Susanne’s language workshop will take place every day on Facebook and Instagram. For this we will show great post with exciting infos on language topics.Stay tuned!Looking back at almost 30 years of the history of the workshop “Europäisches … Continued
We hereby declade the digital European Youth Week open. Have fun and viva Europa!
Even though 2019 was two years ago unfortunately it was the last Eurowoche we had so far. But this year we will present you another fun digital Eurowoche!So stay tuned and Viva Europa! In 2019 we welcomed groups from Belgium/Schoten, … Continued
Hexe and her family live in the region of Germany affected by the recent flooding. They are safe but spend their free-time helping neighbours and friends out in this time of need. Therefore the workshop will be postponed. We will … Continued
Remember to sign up for our swing dance workshop next week!
REMINDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sign up for our workshops next week! Link for the soundtrack below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ndSgDrFWXAhMN9GrJNnXs…
These pictures are from 2018. The 60th Eurowoche was a really special one for all of us! In 2018 we welcomed groups from Estonia/Tallinn, Poland/Koscierzyna, Belarus/Minsk and Scotland/Edinburgh.
These pictures are from 2017. Have you been at this Eurowoche? In 2017 we welcomed groups from Hungary/Werischwar, Turkey/Merzifon, Latvia/Sigulda and the Netherlands/Nijmegen.
These pictures are from 2016. Setting up the chairs works well in a team! In 2016 we welcomed groups from Georgia/Tbilisi, Italy/Trabia and Czech Republic/Chrast.
This year we organised some very cool workshops for the european youthweek! .If you want to join one workshop (or more) please send us an e-mail..Viva Europa!
These beautiful pictures are from 2015 where we welcomed groups from Spain (Basque)/San Sebastian, Macedonia/Ohrid, Bulgaria/Sevlievo and Germany/Schlitz.
These pictures are from 2013. During the “Eurokirmes” the yard is full of life and we love it!!! In 2013 we welcomed groups from France/Toulouse, Finland/Jakobstad, Hungary/Csongrad and Czech Republic/Chrast.
These wonderful pictures are from 2012. In 2012 we welcomed groups from Romania/Lugoj, Latvia/Sigulda and Croatia/Zagreb.
These pictures are from 2009 and 2010. Those colorful pictures represent the Eurowoche quite well. In 2009 we welcomed groups from Spain (Basque Country)/Donostia (San Sebastian), Israel/Ness-Ziona, Slovak Republik/Prešov and Bulgaria/Sevlievo. And in 2010 we welcomed Georgia/Tbilisi, Poland/Bielsko Biala, The … Continued
These pictures are from 2007 and 2008.A last rehearsel at the yard and some excitement before a performance. In 2007 we welcomed groups from the Netherlands/Nijmegen, Slovakia/Snina and Macedonia/Ohrid.And in 2008 we welcomed Latvia/Sigulda, Mexico/Puebla, Pue Mexico, Greece/Thessaloniki and Bulgaria/Ruse.
Digital Euro Week 2020 and 2021 For a little more than a year, the corona pandemic determines public life. City centers are empty, restaurants can no longer be visited, museums are closed. The event sector is particularly affected. Only ghost … Continued
These pictures are from 2005 and 2006.More impressions of the life at the Eurowoche. In 2005 we welcomed groups from Russia/Perm, Croatia/Split, Turkey/Istanbul and Germany/Dorndorf.And in 2006 we welcomed Spain/Granada, France/Toulouse, Scotland/Edinburgh and delegations from Latvia/Sigulda, Denmark/Kopenhagen, Poland/Koscierzyna and Czech … Continued
Some more cool pictures from the years 2003 and 2004. In 2003 we welcomed groups from Bulgaria/Rousse, Sweden/Dalarna and Spain (Basque)/Arantzazu. And in 2004 we welcomed Italy/Naso/Messina, Denmark/Kopenhagen, Romania/Lugoj and Serbia/Zemum/Belgrad.
These pictures are from 2001 and 2002. The yard with the old tools looks so peaceful. What workshops do you used to participate at? In 2001 we welcomed groups from France/Toulouse, Poland/Kościerzyna and Macedonia/Ohrid. And in 2002 we welcomed Latvia/Sigulda, … Continued
These pictures are from 1999 and 2000.Some pictures of a nice show of the group from Spain. The last picture is, as you can see, from the closing ceremony 2000.In 1999 we welcomed groups from Spain/Granada and Latvia/Sigulda.And in 2000 … Continued
These pictures are from 1997 and 1998.A horse on the stage? This must have been a fun dance! In 1997 we welcomed groups from Czech Republik/Telč, Finland/Iisalmi and Belarus/Minsk.And in 1998 we welcomed Greeze/Aighion, Czech Republic/Havlíčkův-Brod, Scotland/Edinburgh and Germany/Erbach.
These pictures are from 1995 and 1996.What do you think about these pictures? The foggy waking up scene looks quite scary. In 1995 we welcomed groups from Hungary/Gyöngyös, Spain/Burgos and Greece/Alexandria. And in 1996 we welcomed France/Toulouse, Scotland/Edinburgh, Denmark (Fyn)/Odense … Continued
These pictures are from 1993 and 1994.Some great dance performances! In 1993 we welcomed groups from Denmark/Odense (Fünen), Czech Republik/Prag, Ukraine/Lviv (Lemberg) and Latvia/Riga. And in 1994 we welcomed Belgium/Westerlo, Belarus/Minsk, Macedonia/Ohrid and Latvia/Sigulda.
These picuteres are from 1991 and 1992.Some more pictures of the yard, the olympic games and of some dancing. In 1990 Fritz Lenz founded the dance group “Die Ludwigsteiner”. He encouraged many young and young at heart members of the … Continued
These pictures are from 1989 and 1990. Here you can see a german group from Erbach. Also the skirts on the last picture are super impressive! In 1989 we welcomed groups from former Yugoslavia/Velica Gorica, Spain (Basque)/San Sebastian, Portugal/Arcozelo and … Continued
These pictures are from 1987 and 1988. Another picture of the life at the castle and some girls getting ready for a perfomance. In 1987 we welcomed groups from Poland/Koscierzyna, Greece/Thessaloniki, Hungary/Szigetujfalu, former Czechoslovakia/Bojkovice and Germany/Cölbe. And in 1988 we … Continued
In 1986 we welcomed groups from Hungary/Werischwar, France/Toulouse, Poland/Rzeszow, Norway/Larvik, Germany/Marburg and Germany/Fürstenhagen. Some more pictures of people singing and dancing together.
These are pictures from the years 1983 and 1984. Take a look at the pictures from the yard and the mix of styles of the 80’s and all the traditional costumes. Doesn’t it look funny?! In 1983 we welcomed groups … Continued
Especially in times of social distancing it is nice to see so many happy people, eating together. These pictures are from 1980. In this year we welcomed groups from former Yugoslavia/Skopje, Belgium/Hasselt, France/Toulouse, Poland/Lublin, Italy/Bergamo and Germany/Hessisch Lichtenau.
Good, that the pictures from 1978 and 1979 are in colour now, otherwise we couldn’t see the beautiful and colourful dresses! In 1978 we welcomed groups from Ireland/Dublin, France/Toulouse, Poland/Lublin, Finland/Varkaus and Germany/Cölbe. And in 1979 groups from former Yugoslavia/Skopje, … Continued
Usually only groups from Europe come to the European Youthweek. From time to time we also invite groups from other parts of the world. In 1974 we had a visit from a group from Nepal/Katmandu! In 1974 we also welcomed … Continued
On the first picture you can see our founder Hella Heynmöller with the groupleaders from 1972 which came with their groups from Belgium/Nederokkerzeel, Poland/Krakau, Romania/Bukarest, Sweden/Gällivare and Germany/Erbach. In 1971 we welcomed groups from France/Toulouse, Finland/Varkaus, Great Britain/Birmingham, former Yugoslavia/Zagreb, … Continued
These pictures are from 1968 and 1969! In 1968 we welcomed groups from Sweden/Fagersta, former Czechoslovakia/Melnik, France/St. Nazaire, Portugal/Afife, Great Britain/Birmingham, Hungary/Varpoalota and Germany/Besse. And in 1969 groups from former Czechoslovakia/Breclav, France/Marseille, former Yugoslavia/Zagreb, Belgium/Nederokkerzeel, Great Britain/Birmingham and Germany Kirchhain-Betziesdorf.
The castle changed a lot over the years too! Is there a tree in the yard?!These pictures are from 1965 and 1966!In 1965 we welcomed groups from Finland/Varkaus, Great Britain/Birmingham, Sweden/Darlarna, Austria/Steiermark and from Belgium.And in 1966 groups from Sweden/Torps … Continued
Did you know, that the Harlekin – our mascot was painted in 1980 at Ludwigstein Castle? Unfortunately it was painted over several years later. In 2003 some volunteers helped to remodel the painting. In the following weeks we would like … Continued
First pictures in colour! These pictures are from 1963 and 1964. In 1963 we had our 10th anniversary! In 1963 we welcomed groups from Belgium/Hasselt, Great Britain/Ailesbury, Belgium/Antwerp, France/Nimes, France/Toulouse and Finland/Varkaus.And in 1964 groups from Finland/Varkaus, Belgium/Antwerp, France/Marseille, the … Continued
Look at the cars in the last picture! Great to see how time changes. But a lot of things also stay the same. The pictures of the people dancing could be yesterday (if coloured pictures and social distancing wouldn’t be … Continued
Here are some more pictures of the first years. Seems like they had a lot of fun at the Eurowoche, already over 60 years ago! These pictures are from 1957, 1958 and 1959! In 1957 we welcomed groups from Great … Continued
1955 and 1956 Although the European Youthweek was primarily intended for Europe’s young people, it was also a meeting of all generations from the very beginning. On the pictures you can see this very well! The children in the third … Continued
Today our time travel through the history of the European Youthweek begins! We searched for beautiful pictures from 1953 to 2019. In the next few weeks we will present them to you. So stay tuned. The European Youth Week was … Continued
The European Youthweek 2020 is over… | The groups are driving home and we are cleaning up the castle but there is one song that stays in our heads and in our hearts…. Viva Europa! Stay safe and Viva Europa! … Continued
Workshops Here is a little insight into our orchestra workshop. Our youngest player has recorded a song especially for this occasion. Enjoy | Nach einer aufregenden Woche voller Tanz, Musik und dem Schließen neuer Freundschaften, ist es Zeit für einen … Continued
A different Wake-up: Take a deep breath and relax with our Qi Gong master Petra | Open singing: Join us when our friends from the Netherlands teach us body parts in Dutch | Open dancing Time for another dance lesson. … Continued
Morning Assembly with Maartje Link zu FB: Singing with Maartje | Workshops | Olympic Games Link zu FB: Olympic Games| Open dancing with Guus | Dance performance of Kansemble, Netherlands
The Belgians wake us up | Workshop: Sword | “Schönborner” by Marlene and Johanna | A typical “Klause”-Evening
Open Singing (Gelmel, Schoten, Belgium) | Kisses from Belgium (Gelmel, Schoten, Belgium) | Watzenborner | Rutsch hi, Rutsch her | “Rutsch hi, Rutsch her” by the Young Luwigsteiner | Our friends of Latvia show us how to make a traditional … Continued
Singing with Heike | Let’s start the day with Heike and open singing | Trachten |
Good Morning! Waking by the Germans | Open Singing by Veronique and René | Sunday Evening Performances
The feeling when you see the castle | It’s saturday and the groups are arriving | Opening Speech by Zwiebel and Heike | Flag raising EU | Now we would be performing in Witzenhausen Eurowoche zum Anfassen
We’re getting ready! | The last preparations are on! | Kansemble is also getting ready! | Kansemble |
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Friday, May 15, 2020, Witzenhäuser Allgemeine / Lokalales Ludwigstein Castle is in a deep sleep High maintenance costs threaten the existence of the youth center Burg Ludwigstein – Honorary representatives of the foundation and the supervisory board are currently trying … Continued
Advent market at Burg Ludwigstein Atmospheric Christmas market on the 7th and 8th of December 2019 at the castle Ludwigstein. On the 7th and 8th of december the time has come again, the castle will be decorated with all its … Continued
“Hey ya, hey ya!” That’s how you heard it from various corners of the castle. It was sung, it was danced, the castle was filled with music. It was again Euro week. This year we welcomed the group “Kud Salona” … Continued
Grid Bertiau, who participated as a musician with the folklore group “Gelmel” from Schoten (Belgium) at the 61st Eurowoche 2019, reminded us of Ward de Beer, who was her teacher and enriched the Eurowoche as choral and orchestra conductor from … Continued
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Programme 61st European Youthweek
61st European Youth Week International Youth Folklore Festival with the aim of international understanding. With many free workshops, evening events of the participating groups. This Year: -Folklore Ensemble “Gelmel ” from Schoten/Belgium -Folklore Ensemble KUD “Salona ” from Solin/Croatia -Irish-Folk … Continued
Grußwort 60. Eurowoche 2018_N.G. (pdf-Datei)
Our Estonian Group TLÜ rahvatantsuansamble SOLVEDAJA showed us a video about the Estonian Song Celebration in Tallinn: The Estonian Song Festival (in Estonian: laulupidu) is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world, a Masterpiece of the Oral … Continued
The aim of the Eurowoche is to bring young people from Europe and the world together so that they can get to know each other and their culture. They should contribute to the understanding between peoples and cultures and finally … Continued
During the 54th European Week in 2010, Kasimir Zierl shot a video that tries to explain without words what is special about the European Week. Have lots of fun with it!
