Grete Minde Festival Tangermünde
Historic Town Festival in the Hanseatic City on the Elbe
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Tangermünde and Grete Minde
The story is tragic — and it has shaped Tangermünde like few others. Grete Minde, a young citizen of the town, was accused in 1617 of starting the devastating town fire of September 13, 1617, which destroyed large parts of Tangermünde. She was convicted and executed. More than 300 years later, the question of guilt was re-examined — Grete Minde is considered innocent today, posthumously rehabilitated. Theodor Fontane immortalized her story literarily in his novella Grete Minde in 1880; the play by Hans Pfitzner is another well-known adaptation.
The Festival
Today, Tangermünde commemorates this history as a historic town festival — not a somber memorial event, but a lively civic festival that combines the memory of Grete Minde with pride in the city. The venue is the market square of Tangermünde, one of the most beautiful brick Gothic ensembles in Northern Germany, featuring the town hall, St. Stephen's Church, and a well-preserved historic town wall. The 2026 program runs over a weekend in May with offerings for adults and children.
Tangermünde — Queen of the Altmark
Tangermünde, the "Queen of the Altmark," is one of Germany's best-preserved brick Gothic towns. Emperor Charles IV resided here at times; the town was an important trading post in the Hanseatic League and is located at the mouth of the Tanger River into the Elbe. The state of Saxony-Anhalt promotes Tangermünde as a tourist flagship — the town is the endpoint of many Elbe Cycle Route stages and a popular destination between Berlin and Hamburg. In the district of Stendal, it holds a special position as a town with its own unique appeal.
More Than a Town Festival
The Grete Minde Festival is part of Tangermünde's calendar of events, alongside the Kaiser Karl Festival, the Christmas Market, and the Tangermünde Days. In spring, it marks the start of the tourist season — many visitors combine the festival with a walk along the town wall, a visit to Tangermünde Castle, or a boat trip on the Elbe.
Grete Minde Festival — edition 2026
The Grete Minde Festival 2026 will be held on May 8 and 9, 2026, on Tangermünde's historic market square. The Tangermünde Tourist Office has included the town festival in its annual event calendar — as a vibrant commemoration of the town's history and the start of the tourist season. A detailed program and set times will be published in spring 2026 on the official tourism website.
Programme Grete Minde Festival 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 — Tangermünde Market Square
- Festival opening in the late afternoon
- Historically inspired stage program
- Performances by regional music groups
- Gastronomy on the market square
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Tangermünde Market Square
- Main program day with offerings for adults and children
- Medieval and historical elements
- Family program and hands-on activities
- Live music on the main stage
- Market stalls around the market square
A detailed program and stage act times will be published by the Tangermünde Tourist Office in advance at tourismus-tangermuende.de.
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Getting There
Tangermünde is located in the Stendal district, approx. 12 kilometers east of Stendal on the Elbe River. By car via the B188 or B189. By train to Stendal (ICE stop) and then take the regional train to Tangermünde station (approx. 15 minutes). The market square is within walking distance of the station.
Admission
Admission to the town festival on the market square is free. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a fee.
Contact
Tangermünde Tourist Office, Markt 2, 39590 Tangermünde, Tel. 039322 22393, E-mail [email protected]. Current program overview at tourismus-tangermuende.de.
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Marktplatz Tangermünde
Marktplatz, 39590 Tangermünde