Maifeuer Sassen
Traditional May bonfire to mark the start of spring in Sassen in the Peenetal valley
About Maifeuer Sassen
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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.
Maifeuer Sassen — edition 2026
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.
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
Highlights Maifeuer Sassen 2026
- Traditional May bonfire to mark the start of spring
- Convivial village community evening
- Customs in the rural Peenetal valley
Prices Maifeuer Sassen 2026
Admission to the Maifeuer is usually free. Drinks and light snacks are available on site.
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.
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Where it takes place Maifeuer Sassen
Gelände der Agrargenossenschaft Sassen