1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf
Unique celebration for the 1150th anniversary — Saale-Holzland-Kreis
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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.
1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf — edition 2026
Three Days of Celebration for the 1150th Anniversary
The 1150th Anniversary 2026 is a unique event — the municipality of Großeutersdorf was first documented in 876, making the anniversary fall in 2026. Three days of celebration in the village center: ceremonial commers on Friday, parade on Saturday, festive church service and Frühschoppen on Sunday.
Parade with Historical Elements
The highlight on Saturday is the grand parade through the village — featuring traditional costumes, club representations, direct marketers, and live music. Demonstrations of old crafts, lectures on the 1150-year history of the village, and thematic stage programs will accompany the festive days.
Programme 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf
- Friday, May 29, 2026: Ceremonial commers in the evening, opening of the anniversary weekend by the mayor and community representatives, stage program, dance evening
- Saturday, May 30, 2026:
- Morning: Market with direct marketers and crafts
- Afternoon: Grand parade through the village with traditional costumes and club representations
- Evening: Live music, dance evening
- Sunday, May 31, 2026:
- Morning: Festive church service
- Midday: Frühschoppen with brass music
- Afternoon: Family program, lectures on village history, demonstrations of old crafts
- Evening: Cozy end to the festival
- Occasion: 1150th Anniversary (First documented mention in 876)
- Organizer: Municipality of Großeutersdorf / Administrative Community Südliches Saaletal
Current information: vg-suedliches-saaletal.de.
Highlights 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf 2026
- Unique 1150th anniversary (First mention 876)
- Ceremonial commers on Friday evening
- Grand parade on Saturday with traditional costumes
- Festive church service and Frühschoppen on Sunday
- Demonstrations of old crafts
- Lectures on village history
- Village community in the southern Saale valley
Prices 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at the club stalls.
Practical information — 1150th Anniversary Großeutersdorf
Date 2026
Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, 2026 (unique 1150th anniversary).
Location
Village center Großeutersdorf, 07768 Großeutersdorf, Saale-Holzland-Kreis.
Getting There
By car: A4 or B88 to Kahla, then country road to Großeutersdorf. By public transport: Kahla train station, then bus.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks at the club stalls.
Tip
Combine your visit with a hike to Leuchtenburg castle (castle "Queen of the Saale Valley", approx. 5 km) or a cycling tour along the Saale from Jena to Saalfeld.
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Großeutersdorf, 07768 Großeutersdorf