Kahle Wart

Kahle Wart is a sylvan theater in the Wiehen Hills that uses half-timbered houses to create a stage set within nature. The historic buildings form the backdrop, allowing performances to take place in this appealing rural setting.

The theater opened in June 1948 with performances by village musicians, recorder players, and folk dance groups. These early beginnings show how the local community wanted to rebuild cultural life after the war.

Three different performances happen each year at this venue: a High German play, a Low German production, and a show made for families. This mix shows how the community keeps its traditions alive and brings people of different ages together.

The location sits along the Wittekindsweg hiking route, a 95-kilometer trail between Osnabrück and Porta Westfalica. Visitors can easily include the theater in a longer walking tour or explore it with shorter routes.

The half-timbered houses serve not just as a backdrop but actually form the physical structure of the stage itself. This makes the place a rare blend of performance space and a living example of regional building traditions.

Location: Hüllhorst

Official opening: June 6, 1948

Address: Kahle Wart, 32609 Hüllhorst

GPS coordinates: 52.26940,8.59444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23