YOU'RE INVITED!

MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE DAY OF GERMAN UNITY 2024 IN THE STATE CAPITAL OF SCHWERIN

With 2024 upon us, we look forward to a future full of possibilities – and to the Citizens’ Festival in Schwerin celebrating the Day of German Unity.

We invite you to share in the celebration being held in our beautiful state capital between 2 and 4 October 2024.

See it, experience it, enjoy it – and learn all about it here on our website. Keep checking back for the latest updated information, programme details and highlights.

 

YOU’RE INVITED!

MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE DAY OF GERMAN UNITY 2024 IN THE STATE CAPITAL OF SCHWERIN

With 2024 upon us, we look forward to a future full of possibilities – and to the Citizens’ Festival in Schwerin celebrating the Day of German Unity.

We invite you to share in the celebration being held in our beautiful state capital between 2 and 4 October 2024.

See it, experience it, enjoy it – and learn all about it here on our webs

2. – 4.10.
2024

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Hour(s)

Setting sail together to strengthen democracy and diversity.

Manuela Schwesig visits the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern stand at the Citizens’ Festival on German Unity Day, Hamburg 2023.

Like to know more? Here is a link to the website of the Federal Council Presidency of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the event diary of Minister-president Manuela Schwesig.

Beauty and character: our state capital Schwerin

Our state capital

The smallest state capital in Germany and the oldest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – with eleven city lakes and an abundance of culture. Welcome to Schwerin!

SCHWERIN Castle

The island of Schwerin Castle boasts a medieval past, having served as the residence of Mecklenburg’s dukes and grand dukes for centuries. Since 1990, it has housed the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Pfaffenteich

The Pfaffenteich: as the name implies, the priests and bishops from the nearby cathedral parish once cultivated their gardens on its shores. Considered to be Germany’s largest “pond”, it covers an area of 12 hectares and is about 2.80 metres deep.

OLd Town

The Old Town in the heart of Schwerin: a real gem – from the market and cathedral to the Schelfstadt with its stately town houses, historic half-timbered façades and lots of characteristically North German brickwork.

“Welcome to Schwerin, Germany’s smallest but most beautiful state capital! We are very much looking forward to once again providing the venue for the celebrations marking the Day of German Unity.

Since reunification, Schwerin has flourished as the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and will be displaying its achievements at the Citizens’ Festival.

I extend a heartfelt invitation to you to join the people of Schwerin in celebrating the Day of German Unity.“

Yours, Rico Badenschier
Lord mayor or the state capital Schwerin

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – a great place to live

We’re setting sail

Celebrating together:

the Citizens’ Festival for German Unity 2024 in Schwerin

Colourful, diverse and entertaining, informative, discursive and sustainable, people-centric and inclusive – this is what you can expect from our Citizens’ Festival from 2 to 4 October. A vibrant live stage programme showcasing art, culture, talks and lively panel discussions designed to deliver information and entertainment for all generations.

The Citizens’ Festival in Schwerin: a festival that will inspire you to rediscover the many sides of Germany.

All events at the Citizens’ Festival are free.

The Citizens’ Festival – highlights

The Ländermeile (state mile): a walk through Germany

The Ländermeile shows what makes Germany and its federal states unique: its people, landscapes, culture, science, politics, gastronomy and music. Experience a walk through Germany.

The constitutional bodies: guardians of democracy

The constitutional bodies are the institutions that represent us, safeguard our democracy and uphold the rule of law. The German Bundestag, the Bundesrat, the Federal Government and the Federal Constitutional Court explain their duties and work.

MV, the state with the Pfaffenteich – a great place to live

Marvel at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s diversity, beauty, innovative prowess and quality of life. Here, a range of institutions will provide information, while regional producers invite you to sample their wares.

The Future Forum in the castle courtyard

The Future Forum is the hotspot for everyone with an interest in the social and political issues of today and tomorrow – with inspiring guest speakers and stimulating discussions

From the police to the Bundeswehr: protecting our society

The German armed forces, fire brigade, police, THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief) and Red Cross will be hosting information stands – complete with flashing blue lights and tours of exciting emergency vehicles.

Associations and institutions: staying active together

This platform brings together the associations and initiatives that work together for the cultural and social common good of Schwerin and MV.

Schwerin in the market square

Enthusiastic stakeholders and institutions from culture, education, tourism, local government and charities assemble on their own stage to highlight the state capital’s vibrant urban life – and celebrate the local cuisine.

The road to Unity: an unforgettable light art experience

On the evenings of 2 and 3 October, Schwerin Castle will be the subject of this dazzling light show, creating goosebump-inducing moments for German Unity Day.

Inspirational live entertainment on the stage in the Old Garden

Artists from Germany and MV, a plethora of talent and lots of humour. A great atmosphere and top-tier entertainment guaranteed.

For young and old: the family festival in the castle garden

This family festival staged by partners from MV offers an exciting programme designed to engage both children and adults.

Fun for the whole family in the ZDF Television garden

We are delighted to welcome ZDF to Schwerin at the beginning of October with its popular Television Garden on Tour programme.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and German Unity 1990 – 2024

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was formed in 1945. In 1947, it was renamed “Mecklenburg” and in 1952, was divided into three GDR districts (Schwerin, Rostock and Neubrandenburg). After reunification in 1990, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was re-constituted as a new state, with a territory largely corresponding to its 1952 boundaries.

1990

German reunification took place on 3 October 1990, less than a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989.

3 – 7 – 3: nowhere else offers more.

With three national parks, seven nature reserves and three biosphere reserves, MV is a treasure trove of nature in the north of Germany.

26 October 1990

The democratically elected state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was constituted in Schwerin Castle just 23 days after reunification.

1.6 million

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern boasts a spacious environment, with a population of around 1.6 million, the lowest density in Germany. We have 70 inhabitants per square kilometre, compared to 221 in Saxony and 532 in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Mäkelborg-Vörpommern

This is the Low German name for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The abbreviation “Meck-Pomm” is also very popular. Many people who live here just call it “MV”.

14.652

Renewable energy sources generated a total of 14,652 gigawatt hours of gross electricity in 2021. Renewable energy thus accounted for 77.8 percent of the electricity generated in MV – approximately twice the national average of 39.8 percent.

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Those of us living in MV enjoy good links to three large cities: Hamburg, Berlin and Szczecin as well as with many countries in the Baltic Sea region, including Denmark, Sweden, Poland and the Baltic countries.

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