Kattendorf turns 700 years — Village Anniversary
Grand Anniversary Weekend of the "Village in the Green" Community
About 700 Years Kattendorf
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a 700 Years Kattendorf al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
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.
700 Years Kattendorf — edition 2026
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.
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
Highlights 700 Years Kattendorf 2026
700 years of village history, parade, festival tent with stage program, association contributions, historical exhibitions.
Prices 700 Years Kattendorf 2026
Admission expected to be free. Food and drinks available at the association stands.
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.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a 700 Years Kattendorf al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place 700 Years Kattendorf
Sportanlage Kattendorf
Sportanlage Sievershüttener Straße 18, 24568 Kattendorf