Impressions to the European Fortress Summer 2018

24 European Fortress Summer 2018 www.fortress-summer.eu In the early 19th century, in agreement with the German Confederation, the town of Germers- heim was expanded to a Bavarian fortress, as a stronghold on the Rhine against France. The impressive fortified town of Germersheim still thrills with its historic buildings and typically Upper Rhine life- Fortress Town Germersheim (DE) Photo: Vos-Firnkes style with lots of culture and enjoyment. Experience can be made by visitors in the historic fort- ress walls, e.g. Art exhibitions such as the sculpture park, chamber music, cinema open-air‘s and a variety of cultu- ral snacks, including creative fortress walks or extraordi- nary concerts with a party character.