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 event areas at the Festival of Unity
Our map will help you find what you’re looking for at the Festival of Unity from 2-4 October 2024 in Schwerin. For greater detail, simply click to enlarge.
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.
Time Travel: 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.
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
“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
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.