Celebrate in Greifswald: MV day and 775 years of city history!

Celebrate in Greifswald: MV day and 775 years of city history!

Greifswald, Deutschland - On June 17, 2025, Greifswald is ready to celebrate a very special week. The Hanseatic city with around 60,000 inhabitants will organize the 15th Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Day from June 20 to 22, 2025. With the motto "Tradition, Innovation, Diversity", this citizens' and state festival not only promises a cheerful atmosphere, but also numerous events and activities for all age groups. In this festival week, the 775th anniversary of the city of Greifswald is also recognized, which will be celebrated with an extensive program from May 14th to 18th, 2025, which underlines the cultural and historical importance of the city.

A highlight of the festival will be the traditional MV day, which takes place in the picturesque old town of Greifswald, known for its historic merchant houses and brick churches. Here the largest museum port in Germany with over 50 traditional ships becomes the scene of elaborate performances and culinary delights. The University of Greifswald, which was founded in 1456 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in Northern Europe, will also play a central role.

a special year for art

2024 Greifswald is also celebrated as the birthplace of the most important artist of German Romanticism, Caspar David Friedrich. The Pomeranian State Museum is organizing an extensive program on the occasion of its 250th birthday. From March to December you will be able to admire paintings and drawings of Friedrich, including the masterpiece "Kreidefelsen on Rügen", which will be exhibited for the first time in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The city, which experienced a tourist boom with over 100,000 guests and 310,000 overnight stays last year, counts on another strong year in tourism.
The Pomersche Landesmuseum reports of an exciting anniversary year that will bring Friedrich's life and work alive.

The celebrations for Friedrich's birthday include several special exhibitions and interactive experiences in which visitors can dive into his era. The Greifswald spring spring from March 21 to April 26, 2025 and the Nordic sound from 2nd to 11th May 2025, which promotes a cultural exchange with the Nordic countries, will also be part of these festivities.

a colorful program for young and old

The preparations for the MV day are already in full swing and promise an exciting event for all visitors. Twelve experience areas in the city center are created, combining culture, culinary and music. The kick -off on June 20 is celebrated with a big party of the Baltic Sea wave, which will include the band Marquess. In addition, the oldest music festival Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Greifswalder Bachwoche, takes place from June 16 to 22 and offers numerous concerts and events.
The MV-Tag in Greifswald is not only a festival for the city itself, but also to an attraction for tourists who want to enjoy the attractive combination of history and present.

Overall, the party royalty in Greifswald promises to become a colorful mosaic of tradition, innovation and diversity - a perfect occasion to experience the fascination of this beautiful city on the Ryck and to be taken by its special charm!