625 Years Seidewinkel – Anniversary Festival Elsterheide
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625 Years Seidewinkel – Anniversary Festival Elsterheide

Four-day village anniversary in the Upper Lusatia

Elsterheide — Landkreis Bautzen (14625)
Dates 04 Jun — 07 Jun 2026
Venue Elsterheide (14625)
Prices Since 5.00€
Status Confirmed

About 625 Years Seidewinkel

Seidewinkel, a district of the Lusatian municipality Elsterheide in the Bautzen district, celebrates its 625th anniversary in 2026. Four days from June 4th to 7th with a Doppelkopf tournament on Thursday, fun games and open-air band night on Saturday with Allee 83, Tigerlilly and Sperrgebiet, as well as a traditional "Essen am Feldrand" (meal at the field's edge) on Sunday with the Königswartha brass band.

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625 Years Seidewinkel

Seidewinkel (Sorbian Židžino) is a small district of the municipality of Elsterheide in the Bautzen district. In 2026, the 625th anniversary of the village's first mention will be celebrated with a four-day festival from June 4th to 7th, 2026. An opportunity to experience time and community in one of the typical Sorbian-German Lusatian villages.

Four Days with Their Own Atmosphere

Each day of the festival has its own character:

  • Thursday, June 4thDoppelkopf tournament at Eibhof Jaeger (admission €5, registration by May 25th with Steven Gutsche, +49 160 4483045)
  • Friday, June 5th — Festival opening (program to be announced by the festival committee)
  • Saturday, June 6thFun games starting at 11 a.m. with the Seidewinkel youth; in the evening from 6 p.m. Open-air band night with Allee 83, Tigerlilly and Sperrgebiet (admission €5)
  • Sunday, June 7th"Essen am Feldrand", a traditional community meal: starting at 10 a.m. with a church service, 11 a.m. breakfast with the Königswartha brass band, 11:15 a.m. tractor parade

Lusatian Tradition

"Essen am Feldrand" is a typical Upper Lusatian custom – a communal meal directly in the fields, celebrating the connection between the village, agriculture, and the population. With the church service, the Königswartha brass band, and the tractor parade, it is a moving start to the festival Sunday – also absolutely worth seeing for visitors from the surrounding area. The Königswartha brass band brings the Sorbian-German musical tradition of the region to life.

Between Hoyerswerda and Bautzen

Elsterheide is located in the north of the Bautzen district, near Hoyerswerda. The area is part of the historically Sorbian-German bilingual Lusatia. In the state of Saxony, this region maintains a special character that is authentically visible in festivals like this.

625 Years Seidewinkel — edition 2026

Seidewinkel celebrates its 625th anniversary from Thursday, June 4th to Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Doppelkopf tournament (Eibhof Jaeger), fun games and open-air band night (Allee 83, Tigerlilly, Sperrgebiet) on Saturday, "Essen am Feldrand" (meal at the field's edge) on Sunday with the Königswartha brass band.

Four days of anniversary program in a small Lusatian district – supported by the entire village community. The special charm: traditional customs (Doppelkopf, "Essen am Feldrand") combined with a modern band night.

Programme 625 Years Seidewinkel 2026

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 — Kick-off

  • Doppelkopf tournament at Eibhof Jaeger, admission €5
  • Registration by May 25th with Steven Gutsche, +49 160 4483045

Friday, June 5th, 2026 — Festival Opening

  • Opening of the festival weekend (detailed program from the festival committee)

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 — Main Festival Day

  • From 11:00 a.m.Fun games with the Seidewinkel youth
  • From 6:00 p.m.Open-air band night with Allee 83, Tigerlilly and Sperrgebiet (admission €5)

Sunday, June 7th, 2026 — "Essen am Feldrand"

  • 10:00 a.m. — Church service
  • 11:00 a.m. — Traditional breakfast with the Königswartha brass band
  • 11:15 a.m. — Tractor parade
  • Festival concludes in the afternoon

Current information at elsterheide.de.

Highlights 625 Years Seidewinkel 2026

Doppelkopf tournament, open-air band night, "Essen am Feldrand" (meal at the field's edge) with the Königswartha brass band.

Prices 625 Years Seidewinkel 2026

Doppelkopf tournament €5; Open-air band night €5. Sunday breakfast by arrangement.

Practical information — 625 Years Seidewinkel

Getting There

By car: A4 (Salzenforst exit), then B156 to Hoyerswerda and country road. By train: Regional train to Hoyerswerda, then bus.

Registration for Doppelkopf Tournament

Steven Gutsche, +49 160 4483045 (by May 25th, 2026).

Tip

Plan Sunday morning for "Essen am Feldrand" – a unique Lusatian custom.

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Where it takes place 625 Years Seidewinkel

Ortsteil Seidewinkel (Gemeinde Elsterheide)

Seidewinkel, 02979 Elsterheide

Contact 625 Years Seidewinkel

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+49 160 4483045

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