In Ulm–Böfingen begins today Abendglimmen. The light-art project runs from Thursday to Saturday, 29–31 October 2026, from 5 pm to 9.30 pm each day. It takes place in Böfinger Forest; the starting and finishing point for the route is the car park at Eduard-Mörike-Hall on Hofäckerweg. The information comes from announcements by the The City of Ulm, the project website and a recent report by SWR Aktuell.
The Evening Glow is organised by local initiatives, including the Böfingen Network and the organisation KunstWerk e. V. Along a signposted circular route, participants from the district and invited light artists present numerous installations. Depending on the source, the route is around one to two and a half kilometres long. The number of installations is given as approximately 30 to 35. Readings, music and theatre performances are also planned at various points. The event is intended to be accessible to all, with organisers inviting donations or small symbolic payments.
The City of Ulm and the organisers highlight some practical information: parking in the residential area is limited. Visitors are advised to travel by public transport, in particular to take tram line 1 to the Egertweg. Information about the route, accessibility and security staff is set to be available on site. The circular route follows woodland paths and paved paths; sturdy footwear is recommended.
The event is conceived as a community cultural project that showcases district culture and encourages participation. According to the organisers, this year’s edition follows the event’s debut two years ago. At the time, the response reportedly far exceeded expectations; based on that experience, the route and traffic management have been adjusted. The authorities have not provided specific forecasts for visitor numbers or economic impact.
The information on times and locations provided today is consistent on the main points across the City of Ulm, the project website and SWR Aktuell. Differences between the sources mainly concern the precise length of the route and the number of installations; these are therefore given as ranges. The organisers plan to announce any programme changes and up-to-date information on site and through city channels during the three evenings.
Editor: Celestina Fuentes (Article created with AI assistance).