# German Open Monument Day 2026 preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-open-monument-day-2026-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-23T21:45:37.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. Various regions in Germany are preparing for the ‘Tag des offenen Denkmals’ (Open Monument Day) scheduled for September 13, 2026. In Glückstadt, the state-level event is a collaboration between the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of the Interior, the State Office for Monument Preservation, and the city to emphasize urban monument protection. The program includes guided tours and an outdoor exhibition titled ‘At the market it begins: urban development to discover’. In the Landshut district, local historical sites will also open to the public. Highlights include the 1100th anniversary of St. Vitus church in Rammelkam, featuring a new bell consecration, and the Spitalensemble in Vilsbiburg, which will showcase archaeological findings from the medieval old town through exhibitions and lectures. Additional programming for the event includes tours and a film regarding the history of the Rote Kolonie in Troisdorf, which has been active since 1913. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Germany and Italy host various local community and cultural events Various regional events are taking place, including fire department openings in Cologne, monument tours in Landshut, municipal service celebrations in Dorsten, and political discussions in South Tyrol. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/landshut-monuments-to-open-for-open-monument-day ### 2026-08-21: Glückstadt to host state event for Day of Open Monuments 2026 Glückstadt will host a state-level event for the 2026 Day of Open Monuments on September 13, focusing on urban monument protection and cultural heritage preservation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glckstadt-to-host-state-event-for-day-of-open-monuments-2026 --- Cite as: German Open Monument Day 2026 preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-open-monument-day-2026-preparations