Touching History! in Koblenz: Interactive Experience at the Cultural Center Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Experience history up close at the House of Archaeology

With Touching History! the GDKE invites you to a special family and interactive format at the Cultural Center Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on October 18, 2026. From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, history will not just be explained but experienced with all senses: touch, try out, put on, explore. The experience is aimed at children, families, and curious explorers who want to experience cultural history in a completely different way. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-03-31_1300/hands-on-geschichte-an-fassen))

A tour through more than half a million years of human history

The hands-on area leads through epochs that usually remain hidden behind glass. Hand axes, ceramics, Bronze Age tools, Celtic cult objects, Roman furniture and mills as well as medieval armor and fabrics make the development of everyday life tangible. This creates a lively event experience for families with a high audience reach and real explorer character. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-03-31_1300/hands-on-geschichte-an-fassen))

Get involved instead of just watching

The format focuses on direct experience: take things in hand, compare materials and understand history sensually. For children, this is a playful approach, while for adults, it provides an informative insight into archaeology and educational work. No registration required, admission is included in the fortress ticket. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-03-31_1300/hands-on-geschichte-an-fassen))

The location: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress as a cultural backdrop

The Cultural Center Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz is one of the most well-known cultural locations in the region and offers an impressive ambiance for events of this kind. The facility is historically influenced, while also set up as a cultural center for public traffic. GDKE's notes and the Cultural Heritage Middle Rhine offer also indicate a high importance of accessibility in the cultural center and the good accessibility of the fortress from the location Koblenz. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/service/barrierefreiheit?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An autumn date for small and big history fans

Anyone who wants to not only see history but also grasp it will find an exciting experience here with a direct reference to the cultural heritage of the region. Touching History! combines knowledge, experience, and family time into a compact, lively cultural appointment. On October 18, 2026, the journey to Koblenz is particularly worthwhile. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/veranstaltungen/detail/2026-03-31_1300/hands-on-geschichte-an-fassen))

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Sources:

• GDKE Rhineland-Palatinate – Hands on: Touching History!
• GDKE Rhineland-Palatinate – Who we are
• GDKE Rhineland-Palatinate – Accessibility
• Cultural Center Ehrenbreitstein Fortress 2026 – Flyer
• GuideYourTime – General Directorate of Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate