A unique European heritage event

The Arenberg Foundation, together with the City of Enghien and the Cercle Archéologique d’Enghien, is organising this first international Arenberg Weekend: Via Arenberga.

During this unique event, towns, municipalities, and castles from ten European countries that today or in the past had a link with the Arenberg family will come together. More than thirty delegations have already confirmed their participation – ranging from mayors and aldermen to castle owners, researchers, and heritage associations.

The aim? To create a sustainable European network focusing on heritage, culture, and slow tourism. From this network, we also want to develop a joint travel guide: “The Arenberg Route”, connecting the many Arenberg heritage sites for future visitors.
 

Exhibition

Prior to the weekend, on Thursday 2 October, a photo exhibition will open in the stables of Enghien Park, featuring images of all participating delegations.

• 17:00: press presentation (by invitation only)
• 18:00: vernissage (by invitation only)
• Afterwards: free entrance for the general public
   

Programme

Saturday 4 October

• 12:00 – 13:00: Welcome participants & opening of the exhibition on 1000 years of Arenberg history – sandwich lunch
• 13:00 – 15:30: Delegation presentations (part 1)
• 15:30 – 16:00: Coffee break – optional visit to the castle chapel & carillon concert
• 16:00 – 18:00: Delegation presentations (part 2)
• 18:00 – 19:00: Break
• 19:00: Aperitif at Enghien Castle
• 20:00 – 22:00: Dinner at Enghien Castle

Sunday 5 October

• 09:00 – 10:30: Final presentations & closing speech by Duke Leopold of Arenberg
• 10:30: Coffee break & start of guided tours
  - Enghien Park 
  - Capuchin Monastery (with Arenberg crypt)
  - Enghien town & Collegiate Church
• 12:30: Sandwich lunch
• 13:30 – 15:30: Continuation of guided tours
• 15:30: Concert at the Pavilion of the Seven Stars
• 16:00: Closing ceremony
   

Participation & Registration

• Presentations: open to the public
• Reception & dinner (Saturday evening): registration required
• Guided tours & vernissage: by invitation only
• Exhibition: free entrance for everyone

Register for the presentations here: Via Arenberga Registration Form