Time travel into horror: plague tour in Burglengenfeld on November 3rd

Time travel into horror: plague tour in Burglengenfeld on November 3rd

The plague tour “Black bumps and foul breath” will take place on November 3rd in Burglengenfeld. The event begins at 3 p.m. at the main entrance to the Burglengenfeld cemetery. The tour is organized byMichael Chwataland his team of actors.

Captivating journey back in time

Participants can look forward to an exciting journey through time into the dark past. 310 years ago the plague was a big issue in the Upper Palatinate. “The plague is back in town!” it was said at the time. In 1713, the last major wave of plague raged in many places in Europe, including Regensburg, Schwandorf and Neuburg an der Donau. People lived in fear because there was still no cure for the highly contagious disease.

The tour shows how people lived and suffered back then. Numerous small churches in the area testify to the residents' desire to be spared from the plague. The Sebastian Church in the Burglengenfeld suburb was also built for this reason.

Scenic representation of the plague period

A group of city guides and actors bring back the terrible time. Contributors includeGerhard Schneeberger,Patricia Biersack,Christian Meßmann,Erika MeßmannandAlexander Spitzer.Michael Chwataltakes on the role of narrator. The participants experience the fear and distress of ordinary people. You will also learn about the attempts at the time to explain the epidemic “scientifically”. Plague men meet the participants and a musician plays his macabre songs.

Those interested can register via a link or by phone at 09471/3022333. The cost of the tour is ten euros per person.