Open-Air Art Exhibition Transforms Schaumberg into Parisian-Like Montmartre on August 15
Get ready for a creative extravaganza as the Schaumberg-Montmartre Art Festival makes its much-anticipated return to the picturesque town of Tholey, Germany, on August 15th. This three-day open-air art festival, held on the Schaumberg mountain, known as the home mountain of Saarland, will showcase a diverse range of artistic styles, including portrait drawing, oil and watercolor painting, woodwork, glasswork, ceramics, fabric work, and jewelry making.
The festival, which runs from 11 am to 6 pm, will see around 50 artists and artisans exhibiting their work, with many of them happy to be observed at work and available for questions. Elisabeth Biwer, the deputy mayor of Tholey, will officially open the event at 11 am.
Music lovers can look forward to the melodious tunes of the group "Blechhaufen" during the Schaumberg-Montmartre event. Access to the Schaumberg is only possible from the direction of Theley due to traffic changes.
For those planning to attend, parking spaces are available at the "Wellwert" parking lot, as well as in the area of the youth hostel and below the Schaumberg plateau. A shuttle bus service is also available for one euro per ride, bringing guests to the Schaumberg plateau and back.
It is important to note that the street "Am Schaumberg" is closed during the festival. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to directly contact the Tourist Information of the municipality of Tholey, which can be contacted at 06853 508-66. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, and is closed on Tuesday.
While current search results do not provide specific details about a "Schaumberg Open-Air Art Festival" in Tholey, this festival may not be widely publicised or may not be taking place in 2025 based on the information currently accessible. For details about smaller, locally organised events that are not widely advertised online, it is recommended to contact the municipality of Tholey or local tourism offices.
Apart from the Schaumberg-Montmartre Art Festival, other cultural activities in the Saarland region include the Kulturbühne 2025 in Saarlouis starting July 25, the Bergmannstage in Heiligenwald from July 11–13, and an open-air concert by the Trachtenkapelle Gronig on August 14.
So, mark your calendars for August 15th and join us in celebrating the vibrant world of art at the Schaumberg-Montmartre Art Festival in Tholey, Germany.
- The Schaumberg-Montmartre Art Festival in Tholey, Germany, offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of artforms, not only displaying works in portrait drawing, oil and watercolor painting, woodwork, glasswork, ceramics, fabric work, and jewelry making, but also allowing visitors to observe artists at work and ask questions.
- To complement your artistic exploration, consider planning a visit to your home-and-garden, as the vibrant town of Tholey offers a picturesque backdrop that could inspire new elements for your daily lifestyle.
