The establishment of the Bundeswehr's first artillery battalion in April 1956 and the commissioning of the artillery training school on the Klotzberg in June 1956 marked the beginning of a close relationship between the Bundeswehr, the town and its citizens that continues to this day. The services at the site would like to celebrate this special anniversary together with the city of Idar-Oberstein and the citizens at a joint event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visitors will be given an open and tangible insight into everyday military life at the site. There will also be an opportunity to find out about the work of other federal and state authorities. The event takes place exclusively in the artillery school. Admission is from 10 am; the event is scheduled to end at 6 pm.
Program
Time | Program item |
10:00 a.m. | Opening of the gates of the artillery school |
10:00 - 12:00 a.m. | Possibility to participate in off-road trips |
10:30 a.m. | Joint opening by the Lord Mayor of the City of Idar-Oberstein and the commander of the artillery school |
11:00 a.m. | Dynamic weapon show and rollover of a car |
11:00 a.m. | Ecumenical field service |
11:00 - 17:00 | Demonstration of military hand-to-hand combat (starting every hour on the hour) |
12:00 p.m. | Musical entertainment by the "Musikverein 1861 Idar-Oberstein e.V." |
1:00 p.m. | Fashion show |
13:00 - 17:00 | Possibility to participate in off-road trips |
2:00 pm | Performance by the "Crazy Jumpers" from TV 1848 Oberstein |
2:30 pm | Dynamic weapon show and rollover of a car |
15:30 - 17:00 | Musical entertainment by "DJ Benjamin Augenstein" |
4:00 p.m. | Ecumenical field service |
5:00 pm | Fashion show |
6:00 pm | End of the event and closing of the gates |
Organizational notes
As it will not be possible to drive into the artillery school or use the parking areas in front of the barracks on this day, visitors are requested to use the fairground in Vollmersbachstraße and the parking lot of the city administration. Free transportation between the artillery school and these parking areas will be provided by Bundeswehr buses. Those using other public parking lots can also take advantage of the Bundeswehr shuttle service. The bus timetable with the exact stops and departure times will be published on the city's website www.idar-oberstein.de.
To ensure the safety of all guests, please refrain from carrying the following items:
- Dangerous objects such as knives and glass containers
- Large rucksacks and bags
- Bicycles and drones
Unfortunately, dogs must also stay at home. Only appropriately designated assistance and therapy dogs are exempt.