Chemnitz is blooming: Over 1,000 new apple trees at the planting festival!

Chemnitz is blooming: Over 1,000 new apple trees at the planting festival!

October 19, 2025 will be all about apples in Chemnitz, where the “Harvest” planting festival was ceremoniously opened today. This special occasion attracts young and old and puts the fruit at the center of a variety of activities. Over 1,000 new apple trees have already been planted in the city, and this is just the beginning - another 600 trees are expected to follow by October 26th. This not only makes an important contribution to promoting biological diversity, but also promotes a sense of community. Agriculture and Environment State Secretary Ulrich Menke emphasizes that planting and harvesting brings people together and underlines the importance of community engagement. Diesachsen.de reports that the festival has more than 30 program items on twelve stages, all of which revolve around the apple.

What is there to experience today? One of the highlights is the city's longest apple pie parade, which promises great enthusiasm. Art lovers will get their money's worth at exhibitions and performances by artists such as Lasca Fox and Angela Aux. In addition, visitors are introduced to the art of cooking and tasting apple dishes, while apple hymns and dances invite you to sway on various stages. Sachsen.tourismusnetzwerk.info also highlights the recipe exchanges and information on the art of gathering offered as part of the festival.

Community and ecological diversity

The care measures for the newly planted trees are a community project aimed at long-term care. Partner institutions and committed citizens take responsibility to ensure that the trees continue to thrive in the future. In this way, the planting festival not only becomes a one-off event, but also lays the foundation for a sustainable relationship with nature. Evangelisch.de points out that around 400 apple trees were planted in and around Chemnitz last season, with around 600 people actively involved.

The coming days promise to be exciting. In the spirit of the “Living Neighborhood” project, we celebrate, learn and plant everything we can together. With manufacturing and planting activities that take place in cooperation with educational institutions, parishes and companies, it will be a great communal experience. The festival fits seamlessly into the city's efforts to create a sustainable green space for all citizens and to strengthen social connectedness.

The planting festival in Chemnitz is a successful example of how tradition, culture and environmental awareness can be linked together. The city has a knack for bringing people together and promoting enjoyment of nature. We can only hope that the apple trees thrive and bear lots of fruit in the future!