Karl May Festival 2026 - Winnetou I - Chief of the Apaches

With Winnetou I, the audience can look forward to a new exciting production with 60 actors and over 40 horses on the 100 m wide natural stage.

Experience the story of the greenhorn Charly, who comes to the Wild West as a surveyor and, after a fierce battle, eventually becomes Winnetou's blood brother Old Shatterhand.

Join in the feverish battle between the two against the brutal Santer gang, who will leave no stone unturned to get their hands on the legendary Apache gold treasure.

In a dramatic showdown, the blood brothers are able to confront the Santer gang at Nugget-tsil and help justice prevail.

Before you let yourself be enchanted by Karl May's stories, enjoy the Wild West atmosphere with the colourful supporting program. Entertaining, humorous and exciting entertainment with plenty of action is guaranteed in the 2026 season at the international shows of the Karl May Festival's supporting program.