Greifswald celebrates 775 years: festival program inspires citizens!

Greifswald celebrates 775 years: festival program inspires citizens!

In the next few days, the city of Greifswald will be celebrated with a festival program that puts the 775-year history of the city into the spotlight. From June 20 to 22, 2025, the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Day will take place, which is part of the celebrations for Greifswald's significant anniversary. Mayor Dr. Stefan Fassbinder has assured that the citizens will experience a feeling for the colorful culture and the history of their city through numerous events and projects. The aim is to strengthen the sense of community and make the diversity of cultural life visible in Greifswald. So there will be various activities throughout the year that should appreciate the historical heir and convey the joy in city history.

The city is not only known for its university, but also for its cultural treasures, including the works of the famous painter Caspar David Friedrich. On the occasion of the anniversary, the diversity of the culture of Greifswald will come to the fore and invite the residents to discover the facets of their homeland. According to the NDR, culinary delicacies and the beautiful landscape of the region are also presented during the festive season. This ensures a holistic experience that connects the tradition with the present and attracts visitors to all ages.

success in rope skipping

Another highlight comes from Osnabrück, where four young rope jumpers at the European Championship in Hungary won a medal and qualified for the World Cup in Japan. This remarkable success shows the commitment and skills of young athletes in this sport, which is becoming increasingly popular. Interested parties can find out more about Rope Skipping on the website of the dtb about the training of judges who contribute to the professionalization of this sport.

In addition, the opening of a new book publisher in Blankenese is expected in the coming days, where pictures are temporarily stored for an exhibition as part of the Nature Writing Festival. This festival takes place from June 17th to 21st and offers a platform for eventful encounters with natural and environmental issues.

other events and projects

In Hanover's Sprengel Museum, an anniversary exhibition is planned in honor of Niki de Saint Phalle, which will be shown in September. Emil Steinberger, born in 1933, is also recognized with a documentary that celebrated its premiere on June 14th at the International Film Festival Emden-Norderey. These cultural events show that a lot is offered in both Greifswald and in the further region.

Since there is less and less noble crabs in Schleswig-Holstein, an important breeding project begins in Oeversee that aims at the maintenance of these animals. And while Ratzeburg honors his traditional rudder, who celebrated great success in the 1960s, there is the longest bench in East Frisia in Jheringsfehn, which offers space for up to 50 people. Such creative projects keep surprising and giving the region their unique charm.

Drone sports are enjoying growing popularity, with the next competition that takes place in Diepholz on June 21. All of these activities and developments make it clear that northern Germany is more in motion than ever and combines both historical and modern aspects.