Festival Week 700 Years of Town Rights Leutenberg
Double Anniversary 2026 — 700 Years of Town Rights and 100 Years of Alexandra Outdoor Pool in the City of Seven Valleys on the Thuringian Sea
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Double Anniversary 2026 — 700 + 100
In 2026, the city of Leutenberg is celebrating a historic double anniversary: 700 years of town rights (granted in 1326) and 100 years of the Alexandra Outdoor Pool (opened 1926). Both anniversaries will be celebrated together in a festival week from August 16 to 23, 2026 — eight days of programming in the town area and at the outdoor pool, for the entire population and guests from the Thuringian Slate Mountains.
700 Years of Town Rights
Leutenberg received its town rights in the year 1326 — making the city one of Thuringia's older municipal communities. From a medieval mining town nestled between seven valleys, with a castle ruin above the Sormitz Valley and a tradition of blacksmithing, it has developed into the present-day resort. The 700-year anniversary honors this long communal identity and provides an occasion to delve into and celebrate the city's history.
100 Years of Alexandra Outdoor Pool
The Alexandra Outdoor Pool (opened 1926, presumably named after the royal tradition of the same name or for historical local reasons) is one of the oldest municipal bathing facilities in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt region. The pool remains active and is a defining feature of the town's summer enjoyment. Its 100th birthday coincides with the grand city anniversary.
Festival Week in August 2026
The Festival Week 2026 spans eight days — from Sunday, August 16 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. The detailed program will be published in the months leading up to the festival on leutenberg.de and on the city's Facebook channels ("Leutenberg — City of Seven Valleys on the Thuringian Sea"). Traditional program elements are expected for a festival week on such occasions:
- Opening church service
- Historical parade
- Local heritage evenings with thematic exhibitions
- Concerts and music evenings
- Civic ball or official ceremony
- Children's program and family day
- Ceremony at the outdoor pool for the 100th anniversary
- Fireworks to conclude the festival
Leutenberg — City of Seven Valleys
The city of Leutenberg (around 2,200 inhabitants) is located in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt in the state of Thuringia, in the southern Thuringian Slate Mountains at the transition to the "Thuringian Sea" (the reservoir region of Hohenwarte, Eichicht, and Bleiloch). The self-designation "City of Seven Valleys on the Thuringian Sea" refers to its scenic location — seven river valleys converge around the city. A region suitable for hiking with a long mining history and characteristic slate roof architecture.
700 Years Leutenberg — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Unique Double Anniversary
The 2026 Festival Week is a unique event: never again will 700 years of town rights and 100 years of the outdoor pool coincide in Leutenberg. Eight days of programming will honor the city's history and its municipal bathing facility, which has been an integral part of citizens' summer life since the early 20th century.
The detailed program with all performance times, concerts, local heritage evenings, the parade, and fireworks will be published in the months leading up to the festival on leutenberg.de and via the city's Facebook page. Classic program elements for a 700th-anniversary festival week are expected.
Programme 700 Years Leutenberg 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026 — Opening
- Opening church service and official inauguration
- First day of the festival with program in the town area
Mid-Week — Local Heritage Evenings, Concerts, Thematic Programs
- Concerts and music evenings
- Local heritage evenings with historical exhibitions
- Lectures on city history
- Meet-and-greet evenings with former Leutenberg residents
Weekend — Main Program Days
- Historical parade through the city
- Civic ball or official ceremony
- Ceremony at the Alexandra Outdoor Pool for the 100th Anniversary
- Children's and family program
Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Festival Conclusion
- Closing events
- Possible fireworks to conclude the festival
The complete program will be published on leutenberg.de under "Stadtjubiläum 2026".
Highlights 700 Years Leutenberg 2026
- Double Anniversary 2026: 700 Years of Town Rights + 100 Years of Alexandra Outdoor Pool
- Eight days of festival week from August 16 to 23
- Ceremony at the outdoor pool for the 100th birthday
- Historical parade
- Local heritage evenings and concerts in the town area
- Family program
- Unique event — will never be repeated in this form
- City of Seven Valleys on the Thuringian Sea
Prices 700 Years Leutenberg 2026
Most events are expected to be free. Individual special events may have a moderate admission fee — details will be announced on leutenberg.de before the festival.
Practical information — 700 Years Leutenberg
Date 2026
Sunday, August 16 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 (8 days festival week).
Location
Leutenberg town area, Market Square, other venues. Ceremony at Alexandra Outdoor Pool.
Admission
Likely free for most events, some special events may have an admission fee — details to follow.
Getting There
By train: Saalfeld is the nearest ICE train station, then take a regional train or bus to Leutenberg. By car: A9 to Triptis, then B281 into the Sormitz Valley.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Leutenberg and the surrounding area — a hiking-friendly region of the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Early booking recommended.
Note
The detailed festival week program will be published before the festival on leutenberg.de and via Facebook (Leutenberg — City of Seven Valleys on the Thuringian Sea).
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Where it takes place 700 Years Leutenberg
Stadtgebiet Leutenberg und Freibad Alexandra
Markt, 07338 Leutenberg