Hennigsdorf celebrates 650 years with festival, music and citizens' wishes!

Hennigsdorf celebrates 650 years with festival, music and citizens' wishes!

Hennigsdorf, the up-and-coming city in Brandenburg, is celebrating a very special anniversary this year: 650 years of city history. From June 27th to 29th, 2025, the historic center will be transformed into a lively festival area that will offer numerous activities and attractions under the motto “Travel through Time”. [maz-online.de].

Stands with delicious food and musical highlights will be set up in the open air around the old and new town hall, the Martin Luther Church and the S-Bahn station. The band “The Swingin' Hermlins” and the percussion band from the Hennigsdorf Music School provide entertainment, while historians' associations inform visitors about the history of industrialization. A city history exhibition and a collection of police uniforms await guests in the community center and old town hall. Mayor Thomas Günther will start the festival with a city tour and the awarding of the 2025 City Prize.

Special attractions and programs

Children and families also get their money's worth at the festival. Activities such as crafts, painting and a water playground are on the program. The children can also look forward to wheel of fortune, boxing and fishing. Over 20 clubs and companies as well as more than 100 active people are helping to make the festive season a great success. [moz.de](https://www.moz.de/lokales/hennigsdorf/650-jahre-hennigsdorf-termin-und-programm-so-will-die-stadt-das-jubilaeum- Feiern-77992223.html) highlights that the costs for the celebrations are around 350,000 euros and the city center will be decorated accordingly.

On Sunday, visitors can expect a future garden with hands-on pavilions in which local companies are presented. The medieval market between the old and new town hall not only offers historical food and music, but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of Hennigsdorf. In addition, a children's railway will provide extra fun, while modern views will be presented on the square between the new town hall and the S-Bahn station.

Public participation and community spirit

A crucial aspect of these celebrations is citizen participation, which not only shapes the atmosphere of the festival, but also contributes sustainably to the city's development. In an article on culturelab.at, Christoph Thoma emphasizes that such anniversaries can act as catalysts for reshaping the city's identity and building community. The active involvement of citizens through workshops and surveys ensures that the anniversary is more than a one-off celebration; it becomes a joint project of the city.

Overall, Hennigsdorf is not only a nostalgic town with an impressive history, but also a place that looks to the future with foresight. The planned events, including an open-air exhibition starting in mid-July and a choir festival in the fall, promise to further strengthen the community and provide new impulses. Mayor Günther would like to express his thanks to over 100 people who helped make this unique event possible. Raise your cups to 650 years of Hennigsdorf!