Speech given to initiate the alcoholic beverage season during Lent
German Actor Stephan Zinner to Deliver Lenten Sermon at Nockherberg
Stephan Zinner, a renowned German actor, will be delivering the traditional Lenten sermon (Fastenpredigt) at the Nockherberg event in 2026. Known for his portrayal of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder in plays from 2006 to 2019, Zinner is no stranger to the political landscape of Bavaria[1].
As a Nockherberg veteran, Zinner is eager to take on this significant cultural role. He has expressed his excitement about working with co-author Thomas Lienenlüke on the sermon, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for the task[2].
The Lenten sermon at Nockherberg is traditionally known for its satirical and critical commentary on Bavarian politics, including the Minister-President himself, Markus Söder. However, Zinner's approach is expected to be more classic, without song and music[3].
Maxi Schafroth, a previous Lenten preacher at Nockherberg, has acknowledged the importance of freedom of speech and the right to express critical opinions. Despite expressing mixed feelings about not being the Lenten preacher in 2026, Schafroth was present at the announcement of Stephan Zinner's appointment[4].
Thomas Lienenlüke, who has previously supported Schafroth and Luise Kinseher, will be co-authoring the sermon with Zinner. The strong beer tasting at Nockherberg will feature a lashing of politicians by the Lenten preacher, as is tradition[5].
Politicians are expected to attend the event, making for an interesting dynamic as Zinner delivers his criticism in his unique style[6]. It remains to be seen how Zinner will navigate the delicate balance between satire and respect in his delivery, but one thing is certain: the 2026 Nockherberg event promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking occasion.
[1] Stephan Zinner to be Lenten preacher at Nockherberg strong beer tasting. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.nockherberg.de/
[2] Zinner and Lienenlüke to collaborate on Lenten sermon. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.stern.de/
[3] Zinner to deliver Lenten sermon in classic style. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.sueddeutsche.de/
[4] Schafroth attends announcement of Zinner's Lenten sermon. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.br.de/
[5] Nockherberg event to feature lashing of politicians by Lenten preacher. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.muenchen.de/
[6] Politicians to attend Nockherberg event. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.zeit.de/
Celebrities such as Stephan Zinner, the German actor known for his political portrayals, will be immersed in the realm of politics during the 2026 Nockherberg event, where his satirical Lenten sermon is anticipated to stir entertainment and general-news discussions among attendees. Despite the traditional lashing of politicians during the strong beer tasting, the unique approach of Zinner's sermon, devoid of music and song, offers an intriguing blend of entertainment, politics, and general-news.
