Wolfsbrunnen © tobias schwerdt The Wolfsbrunnen historic fountain in Heidelberg-Schlierbach. Located in a valley rich in springs, sloping steeply northwards from below the Königstuhl rock formation to the Neckar River and the former fishing village of Schlierbach, Elector Frederick II had a pleasure house with fountains and water features built around 1550. There were also three fish ponds there, some of which can still be seen today. The Schlierbach valley, located about two kilometers east of Heidelberg Castle, could be reached from the castle via an old high trail, today’s Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg. The name of the fountain probably comes from the electoral wolf hunter, who drove away and caught wolves. Several springs around the Wolfsbrunnen – e.g., the “Felsenmeerquelle” – are still used today for drinking water. The lake below the restaurant dates back to the upper of the former fish ponds.
NEWSLETTER JULY
Dear friends of Wolfsbrunnen,
Dear visitors,
What a wonderful start to SOUND OF SCHLIERBACH! The first events have already enchanted us with their energy and special flair. With bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures, we were able to enjoy the music surrounded by greenery—simply perfect for a relaxed evening full of good cheer and wonderful encounters.
SOUNDS OF SCHLIERBACH
Friday, 04.07.2025, 19.30
The Wright Thing
The Wright Thing is a unique project that brings together outstanding singers and musicians from around the world.
Founded by British keyboardist and bandleader Jason Wright (Incognito, Freeez), the band has become a constant sensation on the German live music scene. Soul, funk, pop, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll—The Wright Thing has many faces, but the show is always characterized by a joy of playing, palpable musicality, and entertainment of the highest caliber. Jason was born in Cornwall, England. Now based in Heidelberg, he has been active in the music scene for more than 40 years as a discoverer and promoter of talent. Numerous young talents have found their place in the music industry through Jason’s stage and inspired, among others, the Popakademie Mannheim.
Saturday, 05.07.2025, 19.30
Schöne Mannheims
René van der Voorden They are beautiful, sharp, quirky, highly musical – and have nerves of steel. They have to, because who else plays all their stage programs in parallel? There have been five since 2011, and some of the gems are simply too valuable to be allowed to sparkle and shine only now and then. So shake and stir vigorously, and the result is an adventurous mix in the best Schöne Mannheims style: songs and comedy, hilariously funny and beautifully moving. Without regard for personal sensitivities and with a great deal of self-irony, the name Schöne Mannheims stands for one thing above all else: top-class, highly musical entertainment, made in Monnem!
The Schönen are three fantastic voices and a magnificently played piano: singers and actresses Anna Krämer and Susanne Back, as well as opera diva Smaida Platais. At the keys, virtuosic and sensitive, the master of the raised eyebrow – Stefanie Titus.
Sunday, 06.07.2025, 15.00
Puppentheater Plappermaul
Grimm’s fairy tale for respectful and tolerant coexistence
A family of hedgehogs lives on the edge of a field. One day, while Mama Hedgehog is busy bathing her children Molly and Max, Papa Hedgehog takes a walk across the field to inspect the vegetables. There he meets the conceited rabbit Hendrik von Hasenstein. The hedgehog greets the rabbit in a friendly manner, but the rabbit mocks the hedgehog for his short legs. Papa Hedgehog is not willing to let this pass. He decides to teach the rabbit a lesson and suggests a race. The rabbit agrees, confident of victory. With the help of a ruse, the hedgehog wins the race, and the rabbit has to admit defeat and slinks away, exhausted and ashamed. For children aged 3 and up.
Sunday, 06.07.2025, 19.30
Britgirl Abroad
Britgirl Kate Dowle recounts her experiences living in Germany with plenty of British understatement and smug humor, observing closely and with a wink. This is also reflected in her lyrics and concerts. The folk-pop songs of Britgirl Abroad, written by Andreas Kischa and Kate Dowle, are characterized by a lively playfulness, with melodies that are instantly catchy and are performed with accordion, ukulele, violin, mandolin, and melodica. All feature polyphonic choir singing and are “catchy,” as Kate would put it in her own language, which she calls “Denglish” for short.
The band also has its favorite cover songs in its repertoire—all of them extraordinary pieces of music that everyone knows but has probably never heard before. The polyphonic choir singing of Ina Powis and Barbara Galata and the unusual instrumentation of the “Britgirls” are further special features of the group. With Andreas Kischa on guitar, ukulele, and mandolin, Umbo on bass, and Klaus Macke on cajon drums, new soundscapes are created here, offering a diverse spectrum of sounds ranging from chill, smooth ballads to driving rock and pop songs.
Wednesday, 09.07.2025, 19.30
Easygrims
The well-known and popular Schlierbach band “Easygrims” plays its way into the hearts of its fans and audience. With songs from rock and pop history from the 70s to today, they create a great atmosphere at Wolfsbrunnen.
Please note: Admission is €5, available only at the box office! (Contribution for technology and lighting)
Friday, 11.07.2025, 18.30
Jubiläumsfeier Wolfsbrunnen mit
Freddy Little Wonderband
Anniversary at Wolfsbrunnen – Let’s celebrate together! One party, many reasons to celebrate: 475 years of Wolfsbrunnen, 75 years of Freddy Wonder, 15 years of Wolfsbrunnen gGmbH, and 5 years of SOUND OF SCHLIERBACH! Enjoy a special evening with a champagne reception, delicious snacks, and Freddy’s Little Wonderband with the following guests:
- Marcus Zimmermann (keyb, voc)
- Alfred Kritzer (keyb, voc)
- Tommy Baldu (drums)
- Rolf Breyer (bass)
- Stefan Kahne (guitar)
- Michael „Stony“ Steiner
The champagne reception begins at 6:30 p.m., and the band will play at 7:30 p.m.
This celebration would not be possible without the long-standing voluntary commitment of many dedicated helpers and the generous support of donations. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to achieving these valuable milestones.
Tickets for €20 + fees