When does the event take place?

On 07.05.2026 at 8:00 PM at Trausnitz Castle in Landshut.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the museum cash register at Trausnitz Castle.

How much is the admission?

The regular museum admission applies. According to museum information, this is 6 euros.

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is possible via email, phone, or at the museum cash register.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

The art and wonder chamber is accessible via a lift without steps. Special pathways and access regulations apply for the castle grounds.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Private photography is allowed, but without flash, additional lighting, tripods, and selfie sticks.

Royal Weddings Meet Modern Planning at Trausnitz Castle in Landshut

Name: Weddings in Transition: From Royal Celebrations to Modern Planning
Start: 2026-05-07T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-08T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Burg Trausnitz

Weddings between Court Ceremonial and the Present: An Evening at Trausnitz Castle

At Trausnitz Castle, an art experience unfolds that fascinates with the intertwining of historical festive culture and contemporary wedding planning. The event combines a guided tour through the special exhibition Royal Weddings – Networks for the Future with an exclusive conversation with wedding planner Trang Ngo. Thus, an evening is created that brings together art history, cultural history, and contemporary culture in a special exhibition atmosphere.

Royal Representation as a Cultural Network

Weddings in the late Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period were much more than private family celebrations. They served as a political stage, a sign of dynastic alliances, and a finely tuned display of rank, power, and social order. The special exhibition opens this historical horizon and makes visible how closely marriage, diplomacy, and representation were interwoven.

From the Curator to Contemporary Practice

The curator Dr. Tanja Kohwagner-Nikolai will first guide through the exhibition, emphasizing art historical and cultural studies aspects. Subsequently, Trang Ngo will provide insights into modern wedding planning, where aesthetics, logistics, staging, and personal wishes merge into an overall experience. This juxtaposition creates an exciting examination of works in an extended sense: not individual objects, but rituals, spaces, and narratives become the subject of contemplation.

Space, Symbolism, and Festive Staging

Trausnitz Castle offers the perfect backdrop for this evening. The historical site enhances the effect of themes surrounding court culture, festivity, and the societal meanings of marriage and alliance. Those interested in exhibition curation, cultural mediation, and the imagery of historical festivities will experience an event that is as informative as it is atmospheric.

An Evening for Art and Culture Enthusiasts

This event combines scientific classification with lively mediation and demonstrates how strongly historical wedding culture still resonates today. Visitors can expect an inspiring evening with insightful perspectives, elegant staging, and an unusual view of a topic that touches on both the past and the present. Those who appreciate culture, history, and aesthetic experience should witness this event live.