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Greifswald celebrates 775 years: an anniversary full of history and encounters!
Greifswald will celebrate its 775th anniversary with festivities in 2025, presenting culture, history and events.
Greifswald celebrates 775 years: an anniversary full of history and encounters!
Greifswald, the old and young Hanseatic city, will celebrate its 775th anniversary in 2025. The celebrations will open on May 14th with a celebratory city reception that not only honors the founding of the city in 1250, but also focuses on volunteer work in the community. Preparations for an extensive festival program are already in full swing. [greifswald.de](https://www.greifswald.de/de/verwaltung-politik/rathaus/pressemitigungen/Greifswald- Feiert-775-jaehriges-Jubilaeum-mit-grossem-Festprogramm-Interessierte-koennen-sich-beteiligen/) draws attention to this.
The city awaits visitors with exciting activities: from May 14th to 18th there will be events that highlight the history and culture of Greifswald. A special highlight is the “Day of Sports”, which offers young athletes the opportunity to take the Greifswald sports badge or simply take part in a large city sports festival.
Celebrations in a historical setting
On the weekend of May 17th to 18th, the historic market square will be the scene of a colorful city anniversary. Concerts, a historical fashion show and hands-on activities promise another unforgettable experience. A Hanseatic market in medieval style catapults visitors back in time. In addition, an impressive 77.5 meter long birthday table will be set up on the shooting wall, inviting everyone to celebrate.
What is particularly noteworthy is that all Greifswald citizens, clubs and institutions are called upon to take an active part in the celebrations. Ideas and suggestions can be submitted until the end of 2024 - a great opportunity to bring history to life!
A city with a rich history
Greifswald looks back on an eventful past that dates back to the Middle Ages. The city was founded in 1250 and quickly received Lübeck city charter, which consolidated its independence from the Pomeranian dukes. Greifswald was often overshadowed by the neighboring towns of Stralsund and Stettin, but the founding of the university in 1456 gave the city new splendor and importance. This university still shapes the city today, as does the well-known painter Caspar David Friedrich, who lived and worked here. Wikipedia states that Greifswald was first mentioned as a member of the Hanseatic League in 1278 and has experienced numerous tides of development over the centuries.
After a turbulent period, including the destruction of the Thirty Years' War and Swedish rule, the city developed moderately in the 19th century. The events of the Second World War left a clear mark, but since the 1990s Greifswald has experienced an upswing with concentrated renovation measures in the historic city center.
With its 59,200 inhabitants, Greifswald presents itself in 2020 as a lively city that has a lot to offer - from its history to cultural highlights. [NDR].
Anyone who would like to celebrate a piece of history is warmly invited to actively participate in this important festival and discover Greifswald's rich culture. Whether at the Hanseatic Market or the city sports festival – history becomes tangible and alive here.