Woldegk celebrates 775 years: Fest for young and old begins!

Woldegk celebrates 775 years: Fest for young and old begins!

Woldegk, Deutschland - Woldegk, the charming city in the Mecklenburg Lake District district, is celebrating a remarkable anniversary this year: 775 years. On the occasion of this round birthday, a big festival will take place next weekend, which comes up with a colorful program for young and old. The festival weekend will begin on Saturday with a historical move that leads through the picturesque city walls. Among other things, the Carnival Club from Friedland will be part of the party. The anticipation among the citizens is great, because this event promises a lot of fun and entertainment.

The festival is also accompanied by live music on two stages that are located on the Mühlenberg and the market square. The program includes appearances by well-known musicians, including a Roland Kaiser Double, who ensures the right hit Vibes, as well as the popular singer Frank Schöbel and the 90s Sensation Loona. The band Geier dwelling rounds off the musical experience and creates a good mood and great atmosphere among the visitors. On Sunday the festival will continue with a cozy family breakfast and an exciting children's program that will captivate the little guests.

The history of the Windmühlenstadt

Woldegk, also known as the windmill city, has an eventful story that goes back to the high Middle Ages. The name Woldegk is derived from "Wold" (forest) and "Egge" (corner) and once referred to a castle that was built on the Helpter Bergen. These mountains are the highest point in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and offer a beautiful backdrop. The establishment of the scheduled settlement is suspected between 1236 and 1250, although there is no exact year of foundation. The city coat of arms, which was first demonstrated in 1271 and reflects the Brandenburg influence.

The cityscape of Woldegk shape numerous windmills. One of the best known is the Fröhlckesche Mühle, the oldest mill in the city. Interestingly, there is a mill museum on the northern outskirts, which gives an insight into the history of wind -powered energy production with three mills. Visitors can admire the only still functioning Dutchwindmühle in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which impresses with rotating wings. A café in the oldest mill, the Ehlertsche Mühle from 1886, also ensures that guests can enjoy the historical atmosphere over a cup of coffee.

A look into the future

After reunification, Woldegk was affected by an economic decline, but since 1991 the city has started to renovate its historic city center. The marketplace was fundamentally renewed between 1996 and 1999 according to modern plans. Local politics is active and, under the direction of the last elected mayor Tony Hyna, who was chosen in June 2024 with 50.6 % of the votes, try to revitalize Woldegk and create attractive offers for the population and tourists.

The current festival illustrates that Woldegk is not only rooted in the past, but also looks full of joie de vivre and zest for action into the future. So if you have the opportunity to visit the 775 -year -old city, you should not miss this festival and the numerous sights.

Woldegk is given the opportunity to celebrate its traditions with a colorful festival weekend. Whether with the musical performances or the impressive windmills - there is something for everyone here. Visit the city and be enchanted by the atmosphere. Further information can be found at [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/haff-mueritz/woldegk-feier-775-geburtstag-mit-mvregioneubion-444.html), The Weltenbummler and wikipedia.