Name: Maifeuer Sassen 2026
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Gelände der Agrargenossenschaft Sassen

Maifeuer Sassen

About Maifeuer Sassen

To mark the start of spring, Sassen invites you to its traditional May bonfire. On the grounds of the Sassen agricultural cooperative, a large fire is lit at dusk – an old custom celebrating the transition from winter to summer. The Maifeuer is a convivial spring festival for the people of the Sassen-Trantow community in the Peenetal valley, bringing the village community together with warmth, light, and shared company.

Dates 01 May — 01 May 2026

Venue Sassen-Trantow (13075)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Maifeuer Sassen — edition 2026

The Maifeuer Sassen 2026 will take place on May 1st, 2026, on the grounds of the Sassen agricultural cooperative. At dusk, the traditional bonfire will be lit – a custom event to mark the start of spring for the village community in the Peenetal valley.

May Bonfire on May 1st, 2026

On May 1st, 2026, Sassen invites you to its traditional May bonfire on the grounds of the Sassen agricultural cooperative. The fire will be lit at dusk.

Custom and Conviviality

The May bonfire celebrates the start of spring and the awakening of summer. The people of the community gather around the fire for a convivial evening with drinks and shared company.

Highlights Maifeuer Sassen 2026

Traditional May bonfire to mark the start of spring
Convivial village community evening
Customs in the rural Peenetal valley

Programme Maifeuer Sassen 2026

Schedule 2026

May bonfire on the grounds of the Sassen agricultural cooperative
Lighting of the fire at dusk
Convivial gathering with drinks and light snacks
Custom event to mark the start of spring

Prices Maifeuer Sassen 2026

Admission to the Maifeuer is usually free. Drinks and light snacks are available on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Maifeuer Sassen

Getting There

By car: via Loitz or Jarmen to Sassen in the Peenetal valley. By train: to Greifswald or Demmin, then continue by car. Parking available at the festival grounds.

Admission

Admission to the Maifeuer is usually free. Drinks and light snacks are available on site.

Tip

The fire is lit at dusk – bring warm clothing suitable for the weather.

Customs to Mark the Start of Spring

The Maifeuer in Sassen is an annual traditional event to celebrate the beginning of spring. Lighting a large bonfire on May 1st is one of Central Europe's oldest spring customs: the fire symbolises the victory of light over the dark season and the awakening of summer.

Fire at Dusk

The May bonfire is lit at dusk. People from the community gather on the grounds of the Sassen agricultural cooperative to experience the fire together. The warmth and light of the fire, along with drinks and convivial company, make the evening a meeting point for the village community.

Sassen in the Peenetal Valley

Sassen is part of the Sassen-Trantow municipality in the Peenetal/Loitz district, within the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Peenetal valley is a rural region where village customs like the Maifeuer have a firm place in the annual cycle.

A Convivial Spring Festival

The Maifeuer is not a grand spectacle, but a down-to-earth, communal celebration. It thrives on the participation of the villagers and the shared experience of an old custom. For guests wishing to experience rural life in the Peenetal valley, the Maifeuer offers an authentic glimpse into local traditions.