This year's exhibition GOLD IN THE TOWER was designed by the well-known Swiss costume designer Marion Steiner. She will populate the entire tower with her more than 20 allegorical figures and figurines as well as graphic designs on the theme of GOLD.
Visitors will encounter all the golden myths and stories: the Golden Fleece as well as little Goldmarie, but also the daughter of the legendary King Midas, forever frozen in precious metal by her father's greed.

The historic Upper Tower in Kaiserstuhl was built around 1260 and is open to visitors free of charge during the summer months. It serves both as an example of a historical building and as a space that is regularly available to artists with a connection to Kaiserstuhl or the region as an exhibition space for their work. Costume designer Marion Steiner grew up in Kaiserstuhl and contributes to Kaiserstuhl's exceptional cultural charisma with her artistic work. Despite its small population (approx. 420), Kaiserstuhl hosts an annual music festival and is home to a professional theater as well as a place where many artists live and work.
The exhibition brings the large tower to life and delights visitors to the town on their chance or planned visit to Kaiserstuhl.
"Gold in the Tower" thematically combines the splendor of gold with the historical splendor of the imposing building and the mysterious origin of the town's name, Kaiserstuhl.
Even when the Upper Tower was built in Kaiserstuhl, its builders used a variety of stone materials to display their power and wealth.

Duration of the exhibition / opening hours: every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. until the final opening on Sunday, October 20, 2024
Guided tours take place every 2nd Sunday of the month (14.7. / 11.8. / 8.9. / 13.10.), meeting point in front of the tower at 15h.

Or are also possible by appointment, please email staedtlifuehrung.kaiserstuhl@bluewin.ch


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