Dive into the “Anatomy of Happiness”

Human happiness is closely related to the body. How closely is revealed by the KÖRPERWELTEN permanent exhibition in Heidelberg. Here, the anatomist Gunther von Hagens developed the method of plastination at the University of Heidelberg, a groundbreaking technique for preserving bodies.

Today, KÖRPERWELTEN is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. Curious people around the globe explore the mysteries of human existence. But it is not just the anatomy of the body that is central – rather, it is about raising awareness and understanding the significance of the body in relation to one's own happiness. The exhibited plastinates create a new awareness for a responsible approach to one's own body and a healthy lifestyle. What moves us? What drives us? And how does happiness actually work? All these questions and many more are answered in the “Anatomy of Happiness” and just as many are raised anew. The human body never ceases to amaze and inspire us.

Last admission: 5:00 PM

On March 1, 2025, we invite the best singer-songwriters of the Federal Republic to the first Song Slam in Ludwigshafen!

What is a Song Slam? A Song Slam is basically a Poetry Slam - but with music! Four outstanding exceptional talents will compete against each other in the Dôme! The rules for the currently largest song contest in the region are as simple as they are brilliant: All songs must be self-written and self-composed. And the jury? That’s you! The audience decides who leaves the evening as the winner and takes home the trophy!

Among the lineup are the current reigning NRW Song Slam champion VeraLee, the runner-up Pernilla Kannapinn, as well as other big names from the emerging music scene. The evening will be hosted by the five-time literature prizewinner Anna Lisa Azur - as always with wit, charm, and eloquence. This evening promises not only great excitement but also top-notch entertainment!

7:00 PM

We live in a world that confronts us with images and information around the clock. Contradictions and the struggle for "the" truth are just as much the order of the day as confusing, disorienting experiences. Sometimes it feels overwhelming and suffocating. It is said that "every story has two sides," but what happens when there are more than two? What does it look like to engage with multiple possibilities, perspectives, and narratives? How do we practice tolerating complexity? And using it as a strategy for better understanding?

In a time of uncertainty, it is necessary to broaden perspectives and allow for nuances. THIS IS COMPLEX invites the audience to observe the performer embodying a complex world. Through movement, text, and performance, it is explored how it might feel and look to tolerate complexity.

In English.

Doors open at 19:30.

KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM

Written by Mark St. Germain - Translated by John Birke
Directed by Karsten Engelhardt

Ever Montgomery has to learn to dance for an award ceremony. It's actually not too difficult a task, if he didn't despise physical contact. Ever is autistic; in conversations, he usually takes everything literally, he has to painstakingly decipher the facial expressions of his fellow human beings, and he has organized his everyday life according to strict rules. This structured life is now being turned upside down, as he has chosen his neighbor Senga Quinn as his dance teacher – a recommendation from the janitor. However, Senga has her own problems: after an accident, it is questionable whether her broken leg will ever heal enough for her to work again as a dancer. The mood is quite tense when Ever asks his neighbor for lessons, especially since empathy is foreign to him in light of her bleak career prospects, and Senga initially misunderstands the absurdly high fee as an immoral offer. Over the course of a few weeks, the mismatched dance partners grow closer – perhaps even closer than is good for either of them.

Mark St. Germain has written a touching and funny play about an unequal pair that can only awkwardly keep the same beat, but learns much more important things about each other and themselves during their dance lessons.

Doors open 30 minutes before performance begins.

Yehezkel Raz is an architect of musical minimalism, where intimate piano whispers intertwine with rich, multilayered soundscapes. His work is a delicate balance between silence and resonance, creating sound worlds that feel both profound and humble. The artist, celebrated by his fans as a master of musical alchemy, deftly navigates between the tangible and ethereal, between harmonious melody and abstract sound world.

His live performances are captivating journeys into unexplored worlds, where each note pulls the listeners deeper into a space where soundscapes oscillate between muted intimacy and symphonic grandeur. His music transcends boundaries and resonates with a diverse global audience. With millions of monthly listeners and recent releases catapulting him to the top of his musical niche, Yehezkel is gaining massive international recognition. In this year 2025, releasing new music and embarking on a worldwide tour further expands his influence.

Photo: Ascaf Avraham

Entrance Foyer: 19:00

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

In this workshop, we offer more than just a tasting. You will learn from an outstanding master distiller!

- Exciting details about the origin and history of spirits
- Basics of sensory analysis – how to see, smell, and taste correctly
- Practical experience at the still – you will witness the production live
- Tasting in our vaulted cellar

First-hand information and spirits directly from the source make this experience unique. If you expect more than the ordinary, you are in the right place!

Schedule:

- Welcome of participants and theory including sensory analysis
- Practical part at the still
- Tasting in the Cha da fö with 5 gins and 2 tonics
- End of the workshop

We are happy to reserve a table in our restaurant for you afterwards.

Number of participants: 5-15
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years

Services:

- Samples during the tasting, mineral water, and bread for the tasting
- each participant will receive a 15% discount on our own spirits when purchased on-site

Living Theory - Linkin Park Tribute Open Air 2025

Entry: 19:00

Written by Mark St. Germain - Translated by John Birke
Directed by Karsten Engelhardt

Ever Montgomery has to learn to dance for an award ceremony. It's actually not too difficult a task, if he didn't despise physical contact. Ever is autistic; in conversations, he usually takes everything literally, he has to painstakingly decipher the facial expressions of his fellow human beings, and he has organized his everyday life according to strict rules. This structured life is now being turned upside down, as he has chosen his neighbor Senga Quinn as his dance teacher – a recommendation from the janitor. However, Senga has her own problems: after an accident, it is questionable whether her broken leg will ever heal enough for her to work again as a dancer. The mood is quite tense when Ever asks his neighbor for lessons, especially since empathy is foreign to him in light of her bleak career prospects, and Senga initially misunderstands the absurdly high fee as an immoral offer. Over the course of a few weeks, the mismatched dance partners grow closer – perhaps even closer than is good for either of them.

Mark St. Germain has written a touching and funny play about an unequal pair that can only awkwardly keep the same beat, but learns much more important things about each other and themselves during their dance lessons.

Doors open 30 minutes before performance begins.

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

The popular Turkish rock band Seksendört is coming to Heidelberg! On June 14, 2025, the band will perform at halle02 and will provide a great concert experience with their beloved songs. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening.

Doors open: 8:00 PM

The Circus Gebrüder Barelli, led by Ashley Spindler Barelli, presents in 2025 the most beautiful circus in the universe. An unforgettable journey into a world of fantasy, where dreams come true.

From various countries around the world, the best artists come together to create a show like never before. Experience the best tightrope team of our time, the Robles from Colombia. They are among the few who still present the legendary 7-person pyramid. A masterpiece of balance and precision.

Breathtaking handstand acrobatics, unique juggling performances, daring tightrope acts, and captivating stunts on the Wheel of Death provide goosebump moments for the audience. Of course, the famous animal performances of the Barelli family must not be missed. The impressive camel caravan and the majestic Arabian stallions present an oriental show reminiscent of "A Thousand and One Nights." Comedian Timmy Barelli and the French reprise clown Pierrick round off the program with humor and atmosphere alongside the live orchestra.

Another highlight: The rolling circus museum. Historical circus wagons, old tractors, and valuable equipment from days gone by can be admired.

Dive into the “Anatomy of Happiness”

Human happiness is closely related to the body. How closely is revealed by the KÖRPERWELTEN permanent exhibition in Heidelberg. Here, the anatomist Gunther von Hagens developed the method of plastination at the University of Heidelberg, a groundbreaking technique for preserving bodies.

Today, KÖRPERWELTEN is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. Curious people around the globe explore the mysteries of human existence. But it is not just the anatomy of the body that is central – rather, it is about raising awareness and understanding the significance of the body in relation to one's own happiness. The exhibited plastinates create a new awareness for a responsible approach to one's own body and a healthy lifestyle. What moves us? What drives us? And how does happiness actually work? All these questions and many more are answered in the “Anatomy of Happiness” and just as many are raised anew. The human body never ceases to amaze and inspire us.

Last admission: 5:00 PM

We live in a world that confronts us with images and information around the clock. Contradictions and the struggle for "the" truth are just as much the order of the day as confusing, disorienting experiences. Sometimes it feels overwhelming and suffocating. It is said that "every story has two sides," but what happens when there are more than two? What does it look like to engage with multiple possibilities, perspectives, and narratives? How do we practice tolerating complexity? And using it as a strategy for better understanding?

In a time of uncertainty, it is necessary to broaden perspectives and allow for nuances. THIS IS COMPLEX invites the audience to observe the performer embodying a complex world. Through movement, text, and performance, it is explored how it might feel and look to tolerate complexity.

In English.

Doors open at 19:30.

Schostakowitsch

String Quartet No.3. F major op.73
String Quartet No.4 D major op.83

Folk Music
as announced on stage

7 pm Introduction, Doors open at 6.45 pm

KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM