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Scheffel & the Trumpeter

Scheffel & the Trumpeter
an introduction
Scheffel's Biography
Scheffel and his relationship with  Säckingen; his career and achievements
Who was the Trumpeter?
The historical person Franz Werner Kirchhofer
The Book
"Der Trompeter von Säkkingen" - the first German literary bestseller
The Opera
Based upon the book Victor Nessler composed his opera "Der Trompeter von Säckingen"
The Movie 1 - 2 - 3
In 1918, the silent film of the same name was produced in Säckingen.
The Open Air Performance
Every year the festival group performs the "Trompeter" in the Castle's park.
Kater Hiddigeigei
Who knows, what that is? Hiddigeigei is the poet tom cat in the book. He watches all the stupid things people do, and he reports them to us.
Trumpeter's Postcards
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The central collection of this website with postcards from the 19th and 20th century
Scheffel Monument 1 - 2
Until the 2nd World War there was an imposing Scheffel monument in the center of the Cathedral Square. Even today he is not forgotten.
Trumpeter's Song
Here you can read the words of this famous song.
Trumpeter Performers 1 - 2 - 3
See which men performed the figure of the Trumpeter in former times.
Scheffel & the Trumpeter
Where does this famous story appear in the present of Bad Säckingen?

Historical Town Views

Historical Town Views
Town views of Saeckingen. A short history of the postcard
St. Fridolin 1 - 2
Missionary and founder of the monastery in Säckingen
St. Fridolin's Procession 1 - 2
Every year, Catholic people meet here in March to celebrate the memory of St. Fridolin
Views 1 - 2
Views of the town
The Wooden Bridge
The wellknown attraction
St. Fridolin's Cathedral 1 - 2
One of the most important buildings in the region
The Trumpeter's Castle 1 - 2
"Schloss Schönau", today it is a museum
The Trumpeter's Castle
The castle as it is today
The Trumpet Museum
A unique collection of instruments in the Trumpeter's Castle
"Bergsee" (lake) 1 - 2
Scheffel loved this place in the forest near Säckingen. Today, people still love it.
Buildings 1 - 2 - 3
Some special individual buildings
Streets & Squares 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
The most beautiful sights of the town

Service & more Infos

Links
More information about Bad Säckingen, Scheffel and other stuff
Would you like to send an E-Card?
Here you can send greetings by email with a Trumpeter postcard
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