The two most important events in the region, which take place every year against the historical backdrop of Hardenberg hill, bring with them a touch of luxury and sophistication. The Klassika is an elegant festival all about gardening, while the Burgturnier (castle tournament) is a chance for the world's show jumping elite to compete for the "Golden Whip" award.Klassika
Every year, Hardenberg's romantic SchlossPark provides the idyllic setting for this exhibition about landscape gardening, home décor and lifestyle. The Klassika Hardenberg is an elegant gardening festival with an attractive supporting programme of concerts, cabaret performances, children's activities, dance and much more.Burgturnier (castle tournament)
Elegance, sporting ambition and zest for life are the key elements of the Burgturnier show jumping tournament on Hardenberg hill. For more than 50 years, the world's show jumping elite have been coming to the foot of the historical Hardenberg castle ruins - one of the most beautiful venues in Europe - to compete for the "Golden Whip" award. The supporting programme offers entertainment for people of all ages. Highlights of the tournament include the firework display on the penultimate evening and the castle party that follows it.