Helmut Zierl: Follow the Sun – The Summer of My Life

Pilgrimage adventure on the Mosel Camino: Former BND Chief Gerhard Schindler and daughter Rebecca share their personal, touching, and inspiring stories.

A hitchhiker, 200 marks in his pocket, and three months of freedom: At just 16 years old, Helmut Zierl sets off in 1971 to discover Europe – and experiences the summer of his life.

"Cultural Events at the Pilgrimage Church" presents the stage solo "Follow The Sun" by the well-known and beloved actor Helmut Zierl about his autobiographical story. With humor, charm, and a lot of feeling, he takes us on his journey through cities like Brussels, Ostend, and Amsterdam, to wild encounters, crazy locations, and moments that have shaped his life forever.

The evening is more than a reading: It is a vibrant road movie full of emotions that draws the audience right in. Zierl tells of big dreams and small defeats, of fear and adventure, of respect, humility, and tolerance – and of the search for one’s own place in life.

Experience an unforgettable theater evening that touches, inspires, and makes you eager to follow the sun yourself.