Veterans' Day

As a sign of gratitude for the achievements of veterans in Germany, the Bundestag has decided to introduce a national Veterans' Day in 2024 - to honour their commitment to peace, freedom, democracy and a strong society. In order to make this commitment visible at district level, the district council has decided to organise an annual central Veterans' Day event in Waldeck-Frankenberg. This year, it will take place in the Eder Valley - in the form of a two-week exhibition at the barrier wall on Lake Edersee.

Faces of life from 21 June to 4 July

For the first Veterans' Day in Waldeck-Frankenberg, the district, together with Edersee Marketing GmbH, is showing the photo exhibition "Faces of Life" by photographer Daniela Skrzypczak. She honours veterans in portraits and documents emotional moments in their lives. Through photography, the artist brings people, soldiers and veterans into the focus of society - for more attention and the promotion of social participation. The exhibition can be seen daily from 21 June to 4 July at the visitor centre at the Sperrmauer on Lake Edersee. It is free of charge and open to all visitors.

Vernissage

District Administrator Jürgen van der Horst and photographer Daniela Skrzypczak will open the exhibition at a vernissage to which all interested parties are cordially invited.

When:
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 2 p.m.

Where:
Visitor centre at the Edersee barrier wall Edertal-Hemfurth

Accompanying programme of the Waldecker Veteranen e.V.

The "Waldeck Veterans" association is also involved in the district's first official Veterans' Day in Waldeck-Frankenberg on 21 June with an accompanying programme:

• Veterans' hike (11 am, meeting point: Zündstoff Hemfurth)
• Bike tour (11 a.m., meeting point: Zündstoff Hemfurth)
  
  

Anyone interested is cordially invited to take part in the Waldecker Veteranen e.V. activities.