29. - 31.08.2025
FRANKENSTEIN
FESTIVAL

in Ingolstadt

"She returns home" - what has happened so far...

August 30 is celebrated as International Frankenstein Day in honor of the British author Mary Shelley. She published the bestseller "Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus" in 1818. In her novel, Victor Frankenstein, a student at the University of Ingolstadt, creates the first human-like artificial intelligence.

Because of its appearance, The Creation is cast out, wanders through Europe and eventually becomes a famous film character in Hollywood. The myth grows worldwide, but the creation feels the urge to return to Ingolstadt in search of its identity.

On August 30, 2024, she arrives in the city on the Danube, bandaged and apparently badly scarred by her journey. An unexpected birthday present for author Mary Shelley, who is also a guest in Ingolstadt.

But before she can take care of her guest and question him about his 200-year journey, he disappears without a trace...

What you can expect...

  • The continuation of the story

    What happened to the injured creature? How did it develop during its long journey? What did it experience? Experience the continuation of the story at the Frankenstein Festival 2025 in Ingolstadt. From August 29 - 31, 2025 at 'original locations' in Ingolstadt's old town.

  • Frankenstein City Experience

    Experience an "Interactive Frankenstein XR Tour" as you walk through the old town. Participants are guided along a route to the locations of the novel and receive information and quiz questions about Frankenstein and Ingolstadt in general, peppered with augmented reality scenes. By the way: Anyone who completes the tour will receive a small gift at the Tourist Information (Moritzstraße 19). Fun for the whole family!

    >> To the Frankenstein City Experience

Information and bookings: +49 841 305-3030

If you have any questions about our leisure experiences, please write to us at tourist.info@ingolstadt.de