Peasants' War Commemoration: Freyer Franker Bunch reaches Bad Frankenhausen!

Peasants' War Commemoration: Freyer Franker Bunch reaches Bad Frankenhausen!

The group “Freyer Franker Bunch” reached Bad Frankenhausen on Friday evening. This special troop, consisting of up to 20 people, is currently following in the footsteps of the Peasants' War, which began in the spring of 1525. After a two-day hike from Bad Neustadt an der Saale to their destination, the group received free accommodation and meals in all nearby locations. Their route took them through picturesque towns such as Meiningen, Schmalkalden, Bad Salzungen, Eisenach, Mühlhausen and Sondershausen. In Bad Frankenhausen, the experiences and adventures of this trip, which is deeply rooted in history, are reported on. MDR reports that ...

An exhibition on the topic of “Peasants’ War” is currently being held at the Bad Frankenhausen Regional Museum and will run until August 17, 2025. This important show highlights the role of the famous reformer Thomas Müntzer and his followers, who were significantly involved in the uprising. The residents of Frankenhausen in particular actively joined the uprising and allied themselves with the rebellious farmers of the Kyffhäuser region. If you would like to find out more about this exciting period of history, you can visit the museum at harzinfo.de visit.

Results of the wind turbine vote in Harztor

While the hiking group is causing a stir, there is other exciting news in the Harztor community in the Nordhausen district: citizens have spoken out against the construction of wind turbines in the forest. With 897 votes against 119 for and 3 invalid votes, the decision was clear. A total of 13 wind turbines were planned, each with an output of 7.2 megawatts and a height of an impressive 175 meters. In order to obtain citizens' opinion, the vote was initiated by the local council and the results are to be presented publicly on June 16th. MDR reports that ...

Anniversary celebration in Worbis

SV Unit 1875 Worbis is celebrating its 150th club anniversary this weekend with a big sports festival. Those interested can try out numerous sports, from tennis to badminton to table tennis. A dart tournament also offers a sporting challenge. On Saturday, the highlight of the event, the district cup football final is on the program. Live music from XChange and Timeless on Friday and Saturday evenings ensure a good atmosphere. MDR reports that ...

There are also numerous events taking place around the weekend: The Rolandsfest in Nordhausen attracts thousands of visitors, which starts on Friday at 4 p.m. The audience streams in to watch Mayor Kai Buchmann at the ceremonial transfer of the city scepter to the Roland. The festival lasts until Sunday and offers several concerts, including the big highlight “Abba in Concert” by the Theater Nordhausen with the Loh Orchestra. The following day, Loona and the “Stern Combo Meißen” provide musical entertainment. Finally, on Sunday a tram parade will be organized to mark the 125th anniversary of the Nordhausen tram. MDR reports that ...

In Bad Frankenhausen, construction work on the Panorama Museum is in full swing and is almost complete. A new coating is applied to the weathershell to repair cracks in the concrete. The work is scheduled to be completed in the summer and the total cost is around six million euros. The museum attracts an impressive 75,000 visitors every year, delighting with its monumental panorama of the Peasants' War. MDR reports that ...

Our report is rounded off with a special musical event in the Protestant church in Horsmar. On Friday evening, the Wender-Dittus organ, which was cleaned and repaired by the Brode organ building company, will sound again. Church organist Klaus-Dieter Ernst will play the organ, while organ builder Sebastian Brode explains the work carried out. The organ will also be used for the confirmation on Saturday at 2 p.m. And that's not all, four more concerts with renowned organists have been announced until the end of September. MDR reports that ...