Flechtorf 1004 Years — Local Anniversary Festival
Four days of celebration with a 'Dance into May', official ceremony, parade, maypole, and 'Katerfrühstück' for Flechtorf's 1004th anniversary
About 1004 Years Flechtorf
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Flechtorf — Over 1000 Years of History
Flechtorf is a district of the municipality of Lehre in the Samtgemeinde Lehre (Helmstedt district) and is located north of Königslutter, south of the A2 Hannover–Berlin highway. The first documented mention of Flechtorf dates back over 1000 years — the exact dating will be documented by the organizing committee in the festival program. This millennium-old tradition is celebrated with the 1000+4 anniversary festival.
Thursday, April 30th — Dance into May
The festival weekend begins on Thursday evening with the traditional "Dance into May" in the festival tent at the fire station. From 8 PM, a live band or DJ will provide the atmosphere, celebrating the transition from April to May with music, dancing, and a collective toast. The entire village community comes together.
Friday, May 1st — Official Ceremony
On Friday — also Labour Day — the official ceremony will take place. The mayor of the Samtgemeinde Lehre, the district administrator of the Helmstedt district, representatives of the churches, and local associations will give welcoming speeches. A festive address and a look back at the 1000-year history will be the focus. This will be followed by a reception.
Saturday, May 2nd — Parade and Maypole
The highlight of the weekend is the grand parade on Saturday. Floats, marching bands, music groups, shooting clubs, the Flechtorf fire department, friendly associations from the Samtgemeinde, and themed floats will march through the decorated Flechtorf. Afterwards, the maypole will be ceremoniously erected on the village square — an old North German custom.
Sunday, May 3rd — 'Katerfrühstück'
The weekend concludes with the traditional 'Katerfrühstück' on Sunday morning — a North German version of brunch after a night of revelry, featuring herring salad, pickled herring ('Rollmöpse'), eggs, spreads, rolls, and coffee. A cozy festival finale that brings together all participants and guests once again.
A Centennial Festival for Flechtorf
The 1000+4 Years anniversary festival is the biggest celebration Flechtorf has experienced in generations. Preparations have been underway for years, and the organizing committee has involved the village community, associations, schools, and kindergartens in the planning. A festival to be remembered for a long time.
1004 Years Flechtorf — edition 2026
The detailed program for 2026, including band lineups, guest speakers, and the exact parade route, will be published by the "1000+4 Years Flechtorf" organizing committee on lehre.de.
The thematic structure of the four festival days is already set: Kick-off on 30.04. with "Dance into May", official ceremony on 01.05., parade and maypole on 02.05., 'Katerfrühstück' on 03.05.
Programme 1004 Years Flechtorf 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 — Dance into May
- 8:00 PM Dance into May in the festival tent at the fire station
- Live band or DJ
- Midnight toast for May 1st
Friday, May 1, 2026 — Official Ceremony
- Official ceremony with the Mayor of Samtgemeinde Lehre and District Administrator of Helmstedt
- Welcoming remarks and festive address
- Reception
- Evening event in the festival tent
Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Parade and Maypole
- Grand parade through Flechtorf in the afternoon
- Floats, themed floats, marching bands, associations, fire department
- Ceremonial maypole erection on the village square
- Evening event with dancing and main band in the festival tent
Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 'Katerfrühstück'
- Traditional 'Katerfrühstück' in the morning
- Herring salad, Rollmöpse, eggs, spreads
- Festival conclusion in the late morning
Highlights 1004 Years Flechtorf 2026
- 1000+4 Years Flechtorf — Centennial Anniversary
- Dance into May on April 30th from 8 PM
- Official Ceremony with Mayor and District Administrator on May 1st
- Parade + Maypole erection on May 2nd
- 'Katerfrühstück' as festival conclusion on May 3rd
- Festival grounds freely accessible
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Practical information — 1004 Years Flechtorf
Location
Festival tent at the Flechtorf fire station and village center, Flechtorf district of the municipality of Lehre (Samtgemeinde Lehre), 38165 Lehre.
Date
Thursday, April 30th to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (4 festival days).
Admission
Festival grounds free. Dance events in the festival tent may be subject to a charge.
Organizer
Municipality of Lehre and the organizing committee "1000+4 Years Flechtorf".
Program
Dance into May (Thu), Official Ceremony (Fri), Parade + Maypole (Sat), 'Katerfrühstück' (Sun).
Getting There
By car via A2, exit Königslutter or Wolfsburg. Parking available in Flechtorf.
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