1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf

1150 Years — A Unique Anniversary Celebration

The 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf is a unique jubilee event: the small village of Großeutersdorf in the Saale-Holzland district celebrates its 1150th anniversary in 2026 — the first documented mention of the place dates back to the year 876. From May 29 to 31, 2026, the village center will transform into a grand festival stage with a historical program.

Program — Parade, Stages, Community

The program is designed for three days of celebration: Friday, May 29, a ceremonial commers in the evening with an opening by the mayor and community representatives, stage program, dance evening. Saturday, May 30, a grand parade through the village with historical elements, club stalls, catering stalls, regional direct marketers, and live music. Sunday, May 31, a festive church service in the morning, Frühschoppen (morning pint) with brass music, family program in the afternoon, and a cozy end to the festival in the evening.

Historical Elements

The anniversary embraces the long history of the place — Großeutersdorf was first documented in 876, making it one of the oldest documented settlements in the southern Saale valley. Historical elements — traditional costumes, demonstrations of old crafts, lectures on the village's history — shape the program and make the festival a cultural reunion with the region's past.

Großeutersdorf in the Saale-Holzland District

The municipality of Großeutersdorf (around 250 inhabitants) belongs to the administrative community Südliches Saaletal in the Saale-Holzland district in the state of Thuringia. The small village is located in the picturesque southern Saale valley between Jena and Saalfeld — a region with characteristic Muschelkalk slopes, wine-growing tradition, and quiet villages on the Saale river.