Review: Winter Festival 2023

“Art washes the dust of everyday life from the soul”

This year’s theme “Art washes the dust of everyday life from the soul” focused on everoyone’s ability to create and the general power of art. Our visitors could find inspiration through various displayed art throughout the festival grounds.

Despite turbulent weather conditions- ranging from heavy snow to rain and strong winds – our visitors have spoken: Tollwood connects people.

The audience showed ‘profile’ by creating individual silhouettes in our very own KunstRaum. Our performances included captivating unique fireshows, Friedi Kühne walking the slackline high above our heads, and Limbo Unhinged, our sensual Spiegelzelt variety theatre, showcasing breathtaking artistic stunts acccompanied by a four course organic menu.

Weather wasn’t always on our side this winter: due to extreme snowfall and heavy storms the Winter Festival had to remain closed December 2nd and 21st. In addition, we were challenged with heavy rain, railroad strikes as well as the Day of the Dead closure. Nevertheless, Tollwood Winter Festival continues to inspire with its unique atmosphere, multitude of art displays, our colorful Market of Ideas and almost 700 shows.

Friedi Kühne, who walked the line at 14 metres height for a total of 43 times, concluded: “The Tollwood Festival was absolutely fantastic in our eyes. We had the impression that the spectators were very happy.”

New Year’s Eve -marking the festival finale- once again celebrated by thousands of people toasting to 2024 while enjoying live music, DJ’s or the NYE Gala with Limbo Unhinged.