Commencing Term at Volkshochschule Bamberg with More Than 800 Available Courses
Bamberg City Adult Education Center Unveils Fall-Winter 2025/26 Program
Get ready for an exciting lineup of courses, tours, lectures, and events at the Bamberg City Adult Education Center (VHS)! The new program, set to be available online from August 15, 2025, promises a diverse range of activities for all ages and interests.
Highlights include a bagpipe course and a Singer-Circle for jazz, pop, and soul enthusiasts. For those interested in literature and theater, John von Düffel, the new intendant of the ETA Hoffmann Theater, will be the guest at the official opening, where he will read from his own texts and discuss the significance of literature and theater as a mirror of life.
Music lovers can look forward to a series of events commemorating the 200th anniversary of Jean Paul's death, including two online lectures and a concert featuring musical settings of his poems. The vhs is also collaborating with the ETA Hoffmann Theater for the stage adaptation of "The Neverending Story".
Sustainability is a key focus with the new project, "Waste on Stage", which will focus on sustainability in creative contributions such as sewing, prop making, and stage production. A cooperation project with the State Library will also combine calligraphy with literature.
History buffs will appreciate the series "In the Face of the Rubble: War's End and Democratic Reconstruction", featuring two lectures in cooperation with the City Archives Bamberg and the Historical Society. A moderated rehearsal with the Bamberg Symphony will provide a view behind the scenes.
For those eager to learn a new language, there will be 134 courses offering the opportunity to learn 15 languages. New offerings include "German Walks", "Aperitivo italiano", an online Spanish course during the Christmas holidays, Portuguese for beginners and refreshers at A1/A2 level, HIT training at the Hain school, STRONG Nation at the BasKIDhall, and "Smart Talks" focusing on digitalization in dementia care and nursing.
Inclusive formats for tours include easy language and a cathedral tour for visually impaired and blind people. Registrations will be possible starting September 3, 2025, with the semester beginning on September 22, 2025. Printed brochures will be available for free at the Alten E-Werk and many other locations in the city starting August 28, 2025.
To obtain the complete and accurate program for Bamberg City Adult Education Center for fall-winter 2025/26, it is recommended to check the official Bamberg Adult Education Center (Volkshochschule Bamberg) website or contact them directly. Their official site typically posts semester program brochures and schedules listing courses, lectures, tours, and special events once available.
Notable encounters include Wolfgang Grader, a Tibet expert from Bamberg, who will speak about the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama, his life story, his commitment to human rights, and his own encounters with him. Jochen Neurath, a Bamberg composer and recipient of the 2025 Culture Promotion Prize, will musically accompany the event.
With over 800 courses, tours, lectures, and events, the Bamberg City Adult Education Center promises an engaging and enriching experience for all. Join us for a semester filled with learning, creativity, and connection!
- The Bamberg City Adult Education Center introduces a diverse range of science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, lifestyle, and education-and-self-development courses.
- For lifelong learners interested in history, join the series "In the Face of the Rubble" featuring lectures on war's end and democratic reconstruction.
- If you're a music lover, don't miss the opportunity to attend online lectures and a concert commemorating the 200th anniversary of Jean Paul's death.
- For cultural travelers, attend a special event with Wolfgang Grader, a Tibet expert from Bamberg, discussing the Dalai Lama's life story, commitment to human rights, and his encounters with him.
- Visit Bamberg and improve your language skills by taking part in one of the 134 courses offerring 15 different languages, including Portuguese for beginners and refreshers at A1/A2 level.
