What you can look forward to in Ansbach

• Intercultural Week (IKW): Nationwide and locally in Ansbach with a diverse program of dialogue, culture, and education. On site, a multi-day to two-week program with exhibitions, discussion formats, and encounters is expected to be offered in the fall.
• Open Mosque Day: Annually on October 3rd in Germany. In Ansbach, communities can also invite visitors to get to know prayer rooms, ask questions, and engage in conversation.
• Open Churches & Introduction to Faith Traditions: Christian communities regularly plan open offers for interested people without prior knowledge, often with short guided tours, Q&A sessions, and music.
• Interreligious Trialogue: Evenings of exchange between representatives of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Discussion focuses can include ethics, holidays, everyday practice, and coexistence.
• Festival of Cultures: Depending on planning, a lively finale or highlight with music, dance, and cuisine from various traditions.
• Exhibitions with accompanying program: Presentations of images and objects on faith traditions, biographies of flight and migration, as well as artistic perspectives, often accompanied by guided tours, readings, and school programs.

Note: Specific dates, locations, and program points are announced by the respective organizers. Short-term changes are possible.

Experience and Added Value

• Low-threshold access: Open doors in mosques, churches, and cultural venues lower barriers and invite questions.
• Dialogue at eye level: Moderated discussion rounds promote understanding, reduce prejudices, and make diversity tangible.
• Culture up close: Music, dance, cuisine, and art create immediate encounters for families, young people, and seniors.
• Education and democratic competence: Workshops and lectures strengthen media and judgment skills and support respectful exchange.

How to plan your visit

1) Find dates

• Municipal event calendar: Official city portal of Ansbach with continuously updated events, including intercultural offers.
• Intercultural Week: The nationwide IKW website compiles mottos, materials, and refers to local programs.
• Local religious communities: Communities publish open tours, information evenings, and discussion groups on their websites, notice boards, or social media channels.

2) Register if required

• For guided tours and small discussion groups, a free but binding registration is often required.
• For larger cultural formats (e.g., stage events), seat quotas may apply; check reservation deadlines.

3) Arrival and time planning

• Plan buffer times between program points, especially when changing locations in the city center.
• If possible, use public transport or a bicycle; information on stops and parking is usually provided with the event details.

Accessibility, Languages & Safety

• Barrier-free access: Many event venues are low-barrier; details (elevators, step-free access, seating) are provided with the invitation or upon request.
• Language support: Parts of the program are offered in multiple languages or supported with translation. Pay attention to notes in the program.
• Family-friendliness: Numerous formats are suitable for children (e.g., creative stations, music, short tours).
• House rules and respect: Photo and audio recordings are often limited; respect prayer and quiet rooms, dietary rules, and hosts' instructions.
• Allergies & dietary requirements: International cuisine may offer vegetarian/halal/kosher options; please pay attention to labeling on site.

Contact & Points of Contact for Upcoming Dates

• City of Ansbach – Official Portal: Central information, event overviews, and contact with municipal offices.
• Intercultural Week (nationwide): Background, annual motto, materials, and information on local programs.
• Communities and associations: Websites and notice boards of mosque communities, churches, and cultural initiatives in Ansbach publish announcements and contact addresses.

Sources & Further Information

1. City of Ansbach – Official City Portal — Event information and contacts (accessed 2025-12-01)
2. Intercultural Week – Official Website — Background, motto, materials (accessed 2025-12-01)
3. Open Mosque Day (DE) – Background Article — annual date overview (accessed 2025-12-01)
4. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria — Information on open churches and events (accessed 2025-12-01)
5. Central Council of Jews in Germany — Information on Jewish holidays and culture