Special Events
The Roman world comes alive in the Archaeological Park Xanten. The large programme of demonstrations, festivals and activities to watch and join in provides many good reasons for visiting the ancient city.
Roman Weekends
Curiosity wanted
Shoemakers, carvers, legionaries - watch the experts at work and try their craft yourself. Many things worth knowing are waiting to be discovered in the Roman world every Saturday and Sunday. more
Sunday tours
Surprising discoveries
Look forward to a very special guided tour every first Sunday of the month. This hands-on experience has a lot of surprises in store. more
Lectures
Verbal excursions
First-hand know-how: the soundly based lectures by renowned experts are studded with interesting facts from their latest research. more
Roman Festival
Swords, bread and games
Exciting events are ahead: in 2009 the APX will once again host the largest Roman festival in Europe with a full programme and lots of fun for old and young more
Encounters Day
Curiosity wanted
Once a year, the Rhineland Regional Council (Landschaftsverband Rheinland) hosts Germany's largest family festival for able-bodied and disabled people. more
Summer Festival
Magnificent voices, great moments
Time for the summer's cultural highlights, when the amphitheatre with its unique atmosphere once again sets the scene for exceptional concerts, operas, operettas and musicals. more
