Pfarrer-Ochse-Platz & Old Town

On the stage at Pfarrer-Ochse-Platz, the Beselicher Basin Street Band created a lively atmosphere with Dixie, swing, jazz and hits from the 1920s and 30s – without any amplification. The duo ‘Heights to Hills’ also delighted audiences with R&B, funk, soul, pop and their own compositions.

The juggler Micha wandered through the old town, entertaining visitors with juggling and music. Gemstone mining and a fun station from 57 Wasser awaited curious children. Also joining us this time: the enchanting Aurinia von Stempelstein. She took the little ones on an exciting journey through the old town of Siegen. Behind old walls, half-timbered houses and secret corners, little puzzles and stamps await. Those who found all the stations and filled their stamp pass could look forward to a small prize at the end (sponsored and realised by 57wasser & Escape Game Siegen).

It was well worth strolling through the historic streets, as many residents offered activities and a glimpse into their beautiful homes and gardens.
A special highlight were the free guided tours, which brought the old town to life with many stories and anecdotes.

Market square

For the little ones, there was a giant soap bubble workshop, free face painting (Kinderschutzbund Siegen-Wittgenstein), a candy bar and craft activities (CJD), as well as Micha the juggler with juggling and music. Gemstone mining and a play station from 57 Wasser were also included.

Culinary delights

Visitors enjoyed regional specialities and international delicacies around Pfarrer-Ochse-Platz:

• Buschhütter country beer, wine & cocktails
• Falafel (Mohammaddib Tabba), matcha (Umut Akent)
• Burgers & chips from the ‘Mertens’ food truck (Mert Akin)
• Waffles (Messdiener St. Marien)
• Water & spritzers (57 Wasser)

The residents of the old town also invited visitors into their gardens and homes:

• Mauerstraße (Alina Richter): Hugo, Aperol and crêpes
• Hermannstraße 13 (Katharina Nawrath): ‘Der Garten’ with drinks, pumpkin soup, stroopwaffels and live music from various acts and DJ Pyrenzo
• Hermannstraße (Martina Höfer): ‘Die Weinstube’ with snacks and Hungarian langosch (for the Siegen animal shelter)
• Untere Metzgerstraße (Michael Kämpf): Leberkäs rolls and freshly tapped beer
• Donzenbachstraße 28 (Michelle Friedrich): Lemonades, sweets and crochet accessories
• Untere Metzgerstraße 30 (Stephanie Schumacher-Lesic): Riewekooche with butter & salt and fresh apple pie

Free guided tours of the city

‘Around the Krönchen’
2 p.m. in German | 2.30 p.m. in Russian
Meeting point: Castle courtyard, Upper Castle | Duration: approx. 2 hours

‘When Siegen surpassed itself’
2:30 p.m. in German
Meeting point: Main portal of St. Martin's Church | Duration: approx. 2 hours

‘Everything about the Old Town’ (new, especially for the festival)
3:00 p.m. in German
Meeting point: Tourist Information | Duration: approx. 2 hours

‘Old crafts – snappy sayings’
4:00 p.m. in German
Meeting point: Tourist Information | Duration: approx. 2 hours

Churches, concerts and museums

St Mary's Church is also opening its doors:
•    2 pm and 4 pm: concert on the Sauer organ
•    5 pm: guided tour of the church

Galerie Haus Seel:
11 am–1 pm and 2 pm–6 pm
The Kunstverein Siegen presented the artist duo Jacent (Jade Fourès-Varnier and Vincent de Hoÿm) at the Galerie Haus Seel, who transformed exhibition spaces into habitable installations. Inspired by domestic life, they have been exploring the fusion of art and everyday life since 2014: painting on furniture, walls, floors and lamps turns the space into a place to linger.