Countdown to the Hanse and Heimatfest: Celebrate with us in Salzwedel!

Countdown to the Hanse and Heimatfest: Celebrate with us in Salzwedel!

A very big festival will be celebrated in Salzwedel in a few days: On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the local and Hanseatic Festival begins with a varied opening program. The district music schools raise the musical rounds with concerts and a brass serenade also creates a festive atmosphere in the Hanseat. Fans of live music can look forward to the entertainment with artists such as 410 Youngins and Jan Böhme from 9 p.m., while the music school of the Altmark district offers a musical walk with young talents from the Stendal district. The brass serenade is entertaining by Cantor Roland J. Dyck takes place at 7 p.m. in the St. Marienkirche.

The structure of the historic Hanse market is progressing quickly. This opens on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. and will open its doors in front of the town hall and at the Mönchskirche. Traditional visitors can look forward to dealers, jugglers and numerous stands that can be immersed in the medieval flair. The official opening of both festivals will also take place on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Salzwedeler Burggarten.

festive program items

Friday is all about celebrating. Today the ecumenical service is already held at the local festival stage in the Burggarten at 10:00 a.m., followed by an exciting teak wondo event at 11:00 a.m. The highlight of the parade will take place at 12:30 p.m. when the baton is handed over to the next organizer. Of course, the musical performances, such as those of the Harmonie Harmonie Salzwedel at 11:45 a.m., should not be missing.

• program on Friday, June 27th, 2025:
  • Ecumenical service: 10:00 a.m.
  • teakwondo: 11:00 a.m.
  • men's choir: 11:45 a.m.
  • Fixed parade: 12:30 p.m.
  • women's choir: after the parade
  • award of local chronicists: 2:10 p.m.
  • Presentation district of Langenapel: 2:40 p.m.

The presentation mile in Breite Straße and the area on the Katharinenkirche offer exciting insights into local culture and some hands -on activities for the whole family. In the afternoon, the Sunday, which is open to the sales in Salzwedel, will invite many to the pollution tour, while the Johann-Friedrich-Danneil-Museum grants free admission.

a festival for all senses

The Hansefest, which is celebrating 761 years of belonging to the Hanseatic League this year, focuses on the historical roots of the city. Salzwedel was already a central commercial location in 1263 and the medieval market will impressively demonstrate this. In addition to the numerous stands, there will also be a fire show that ensures the special experience on the two evenings.

The anticipation for the home and Hanseatic Festival is in full swing, and the coming days promise unforgettable experiences in the historical backdrop of Salzwedel. Whether young or old - there is something for everyone here! This was also recognized by the Volksstimme, which praises the festival as a cultural highlight in the event calendar and indicates the upcoming attractions.