Name: Kattendorf turns 700 years — Village Anniversary 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Sportanlage Kattendorf

700 Years Kattendorf

About 700 Years Kattendorf

Kattendorf was first mentioned in a document 700 years ago. For the anniversary, the municipality of Kattendorf — located south of the Segeberg district and proudly known as the "Village in the Green" — invites residents and guests to a two-day festival weekend at the sports facility on Sievershüttener Straße. The announcement event starts on Friday evening, followed by the main program on Saturday and Sunday, focusing on the village community and its 700-year history.

Dates 19 Sep — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Kattendorf (01060)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

700 Years Kattendorf — edition 2026

The "Kattendorf turns 700 years" village anniversary will take place from Friday evening, September 18, 2026, to Sunday, September 20, 2026. Main venue: Sports facility at Sievershüttener Straße 18. Program: Announcement event on Friday evening, main program on Saturday and Sunday with a parade, association contributions, music, and catering.

Key Dates of the Anniversary Weekend

Friday, September 18, 2026: Announcement event at the sports facility
Saturday, September 19, 2026: Main program day — parade, stage program, association stands, children's program
Sunday, September 20, 2026: Continuation of the main program — morning pint (Frühschoppen), family program, festival conclusion

Venue

Kattendorf Sports Facility, Sievershüttener Straße 18, 24568 Kattendorf. The central sports facility is where the festival tent will be located, the stage will be set up, and the associations will present their stands.

Program Status

The complete program will be published in the months leading up to the anniversary by the Municipality of Kattendorf and the participating associations (TSV Kattendorf, Volunteer Fire Department, Church Community) on the municipal website.

Highlights 700 Years Kattendorf 2026

700 years of village history, parade, festival tent with stage program, association contributions, historical exhibitions.

Programme 700 Years Kattendorf 2026

Program Structure (Typical Village Anniversary Modules)

The detailed schedule of the anniversary will be continuously updated by the Municipality of Kattendorf at kattendorf.de and via the 2026 village calendar. Typical components of a German village anniversary of this scale:

Parade through the village, with historical floats and association contingents
Festival tent with stage program: local music, choirs, dance groups, evening entertainment
Historical exhibition on village history (700 years)
Association presentations by local clubs
Children's program with bouncy castle, games, face painting
Morning pint (Frühschoppen) on Sunday morning with a brass band

Prices 700 Years Kattendorf 2026

Admission expected to be free. Food and drinks available at the association stands.

Practical information

Practical information — 700 Years Kattendorf

Getting There

By car via the A7 (exit Kaltenkirchen-Süd) and L327. Train: AKN line A1 Hamburg — Kaltenkirchen, then by bus or taxi to Kattendorf (approx. 10 minutes).

Admission

Expected to be free (as of announcement).

Tips

Come to the village on foot or by bicycle — parking capacity is limited. Families with children will particularly enjoy the program on Saturday afternoon.

700 Years of Kattendorf — A Milestone

Kattendorf is a municipality with just under 1,100 inhabitants in the Kaltenkirchen-Land office, Segeberg district, southwest of Bad Bramstedt. The first documented mention dates back to 1326. 2026 thus marks an extraordinary anniversary — seven centuries of village history, during which Kattendorf has evolved from a medieval farming village into a modern "Village in the Green" residential community in Hamburg's commuter belt.

Festival Weekend at the Sports Facility

The anniversary will be celebrated at the sports facility at Sievershüttener Straße 18. On Friday evening, September 18, 2026, an announcement event will kick off the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, September 19/20, the main program will follow with a dense mix of historical, cultural, and social contributions from the village associations.

What to Expect

Although the complete program has not yet been published at the time of this announcement, the 2026 village calendar suggests what will be offered over the three days: a parade with historical costumes, exhibitions on village history, performances by local music and choir groups, culinary offerings from associations and the rural women's association (Landfrauen), and hands-on activities for children. TSV Kattendorf, the volunteer fire department, and the church community are key players.

Kattendorf and the Region

Kattendorf is located between Kaltenkirchen and Bad Bramstedt — a region with extensive forests, small farm shops, and a vibrant club culture. The Holsteiner Wohld, one of Schleswig-Holstein's oldest forests, begins just a few kilometers away. Visitors to the anniversary can combine their stay with hikes in the Wohld or a trip to the district town of Bad Segeberg.