Altertrümmer

Altertrümmer Klingbachtal e.V. is a volunteer association based in Heuchelheim-Klingen in Germany’s Southern Palatinate, bringing together people with a shared passion for historic agricultural machinery, rural heritage and local traditions. Founded in 1994, the club keeps old technology alive: some members still work with traditional equipment in the vineyards, while others maintain and operate the machines. The association also presents its collection of rare tractors and other machinery, sharing the stories and practical uses of equipment that was once part of everyday rural life.

Visitors can encounter this heritage at events such as tractor gatherings, village processions and the annual Herbschdwächelfeschd, where machinery and regional sociability come together. The club also highlights individual pieces from its collection, including unusual tractors, and shares photographs, videos, publications and updates through its website and social media. Its activities reflect a strong community spirit, with members valuing both the preservation of old agricultural technology and the pleasure of meeting and celebrating together.