Experience an interactive adventure with Asterix and Obelix in Dortmund, catch the chance to win tickets to this exciting event
The much-anticipated immersive exhibition, "Asterix & Obelix – an immersive adventure," has officially opened its doors at Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund, Germany. This cutting-edge, multisensory experience brings the beloved comic characters from the Asterix series to life in an innovative way, blending multimedia storytelling, digital art, and spatial design.
Visitors are taken on a global adventure alongside Asterix, Obelix, and Idefix as they search for the kidnapped druid Miraculix. The show is a fully immersive audiovisual journey across more than 2,000 square meters of projection space, transporting viewers through iconic locations like Egypt, Britannia, and Spain.
The exhibition features spectacular visual effects, an original soundtrack combining rock, chanson, film music, and classical elements, and a compelling voice-over that immerses people deeply into the story. It is designed to be a family-friendly experience, appealing to all generations, and fuses nostalgia, humor, and action with high-tech exhibition design.
The setting recreates the last indomitable Gaulish village in 50 BC and includes elements like a selfie room and interactive components for visitors. The show runs daily from 1:15 PM, with special family mornings every Tuesday. While precise ticket prices are not explicitly stated, they can be found through official channels linked to Phoenix des Lumières. There is also an optional photo service where visitors can get AI-created portraits for 4 euros per photo.
For the most accurate and up-to-date ticket prices and booking, it is recommended to check the official Phoenix des Lumières website or authorized ticket platforms. A giveaway for three times two tickets for "Asterix & Obelix - an immersive adventure" is currently being held.
Patrick Vuittenez, the artistic director of the program, designed the narrative to unite image, text, and sound meaningfully. The immersive show takes Asterix and his companions around the globe, referencing almost all albums in the comic series. The exhibition's narrative revolves around the search for the druid Miraculix, a red thread throughout the program.
Markus Iking, Sales Manager Comic at the Egmont Verlag, expects the new show to be successful. Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund is launching a new family-oriented program themed around the Asterix comic series. Guests can stay until Phoenix des Lumières closes or the program changes.
The immersive show aims to captivate visitors with its engaging narrative and faithful representation of the Asterix comic series. Asterix, Obelix, Idefix, a narrator, and a curated soundtrack are part of the immersive show. The show includes a scene where the brave Gauls encounter and swiftly defeat pirates on their sea journey.
If you plan to visit, booking tickets in advance through official sources is advisable to secure your preferred time slot and benefit from any available family packages. The show is open daily in Dortmund between 13:15 and 18:00 until 31 August. From 10:00 to 13:00, the exhibition "In the Realm of the Pharaohs" will be shown instead.
Immerse yourself in the world of movies-and-tv entertainment with the new immersive exhibition, "Asterix & Obelix – an immersive adventure," featuring the beloved comic characters from the Asterix series. This show is a family-friendly entertainment experience that combines multimedia storytelling, digital art, and spatial design (entertainment).
