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About Eisenach
Eisenach has its own Pride march, known locally by its German name Christopher Street Day. It takes place in September and is organised as a demonstration for queer and diverse life in the Wartburg region. The people behind it come from the local community rather than a large established organisation, and announcements and calls to join are posted on the event's Instagram account.
The format is simple. Participants gather at the railway station and march through the town centre in the early afternoon. Along the way and at the rallies there are speeches and music, including DJ sets. Drag is part of the picture too: drag queens have hosted and accompanied the march.
The event carries particular weight in this town. Eisenach is frequently linked in national coverage with the far-right scene, which runs its own premises in the city. Against that background, a visible queer march through the old town is a clear statement.
Anyone can join without registering, including friends, families and allies. For counselling and networking beyond the march, the statewide association Vielfalt Leben – QueerWeg is the main point of contact in Thuringia. It runs the Queer Centre in Erfurt, which serves LGBTQ+ people and their relatives from across the state, Eisenach included.
Eisenach Pride – frequently asked questions
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