»Quintili Vare, legiones redde!«

»Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!«, Emperor Augustus apparently said after receiving the message about his governor’s defeat in Germania (Sueton, Vita Divi Augusti 23). - They were never given back. More about this on the ancient battlefield of Kalkriese…

Hold a Meeting at the Varus Battle’s Site

Meetings, seminars and events at an unusual historical site – these are the options and the ambience offered by Museum und Park Kalkriese. Attractive, versatile and technically well-equipped rooms, a comprehensive accompanying program and a charming landscape turn each event into an exciting experience. 

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The symbols will stay

Even 2001 years after the Varus Battle, the journey of the peace symbols continues. Under the title »Dem Frieden gewachsen?!« (»Being up to peace?!«), 194 of the peace symbols with peace-related quotes from 193 member nations of the United Nations as well as the Vatican will send out their peaceful message during the Landesgartenschau (State Garden Show) at Bad Essen. >>> find more information here ...

Photo of the Year 2009

Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel with a radiant smile and escorted by Romans – this is the photo of the year 2009, at least in the opinion of readers of the German federal government’s website. The picture was taken during the opening of the exhibition »IMPERIUM CONFLICT MYTH. 2,000 Years Varus Battle« on May 15, 2009 at Museum und Park Kalkriese.  >>> Link REGIERUNGOnline