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775. City anniversary

Schmallenberg celebrates birthday

2019 promises to be an eventful year in the centre of Schmallenberg. 775 years ago, it was granted city rights, the right to hold markets, mint coins and exercise jurisdiction. Reason enough to celebrate this foundation stone for 775 years of urban development in a fitting manner. All inhabitants, visitors and guests are cordially invited to discover Schmallenberg's history and to be present at one of the numerous events.

Click here for the programme booklet...

Teasernavigation

Time travel through the centuries

Market developments

Winner of the button action

On Sunday evening we drew the winners of the button action. Here you can find the prizes not yet collected with the corresponding winning number.

The prizes can be collected from the city of Schmallenberg, from Mr. Michael Beste (02972-980235 or michael.beste@schmallenberg.de). Please bring the button with you as proof.

1. AudioArt photo frames from Audiotec Fischer: 129

2. Veltins brewery tour for 12 people with catering: 678

3. Travel voucher worth 300€ from HOLIDAYLAND travel agency Dünnebacke: 41

4. Event service from EVAnt Service: 69

5. Meal voucher for 3 persons from Landhotel Schütte: 355

7. Voucher for 2 persons for a culinary e-bike tour through the Gold Villages incl. e-bike: 127

8. Meal voucher for 2 persons from Landhotel Schütte: 673

10. Meal voucher from the mountain village LiebesGrün for 2 persons: 548

11. Voucher for 2 persons for e-bike rental for one day: 14

12.13th voucher and admission to the Winterberg barn: 215, 667

15.-19th voucher for 2 persons from Hotel Rimberg for breakfast brunch: 1440, 1043, 1300, 1218

20.-22nd meal voucher 2 persons for breakfast in the Hotel Jagdhaus Wiese: 342, 745, 568

23. Lunch voucher for 2 persons at the Gasthof Wollmeiner: 339

24. Food voucher for the shepherd's farm in Jagdhaus: 957

25. Blueray Player Sony BDP S 185: 699

26. Printer Canon Pixma MP 280: 182

27. Wellness voucher Day Spa Basic for one person in the Wellnesshotel Deimann: 79

28. An anniversary book with enlarged photo on canvas of your choice: 278

29. Meal voucher for the Gasthof Krämer-Dünnebacke: 1000

30. Consumption voucher for the Bacio: 375

31.-36. goods voucher from the furniture store Knappstein: 56, 73, 735, 58, 1079

37.-38th book package WOLL-Words, places, country & people: 661, 545

39. Goods voucher from Natur & Gravur: 175

40. Voucher for participation in the Christmas barbecue on 23.12. for 5 people at Gasthof Östreich: 335

41.-44th gift certificate from Schenk Men's Fashion: 985, 1439, 1052, 556

45. Voucher for brunch buffet at Heimkehof for one person: 147

46.-48th meal voucher at Landgasthof Schneider, Westfeld: 740, 66, 99

49. Lunch voucher from Gasthof Dornseifer: 944

51. Food voucher for the Bacio: 1443

52. Voucher from Glasgestaltung Vollmert: 163

53.-57th voucher from Café Zeit am Wasserrad: 130, 485, 1001, 729

58. Food voucher from Gasthof Wulbeck: 1284

59. Voucher from the newspaper Lotto Dünnebacke: 652

60.-62nd culture voucher for the Habbels cultural stage: 136, 536, 654

63., 64th voucher from Café König: 1055, 203

65. Consumption voucher for the Bacio: 910

Historical market

A journey through the centuries on 07. & 08. September 2019

On this weekend, a market event invites you to take a journey through the centuries. The church square around the parish church of St. Alexander and the historic town centre will be the setting for this event.

The entire market takes place on the area of the historic city centre and is bordered by the 'old' city wall. A band of light gives an idea of the course of this former boundary.

On the church square a stage will be set up on which an entertaining music programme, theatre performances, rallies, shows and much more can be seen. Our Schmallenberg gastronomes will take care of the physical well-being. At nightfall, a very special surprise awaits our visitors.

A special thanks to our partners & sponsors, without whom the market event or the festival weekend would not have been possible.

All partners & sponsors

Die Markt-Highlights

A lot to discover...

With the participation of Schmallenberg actors, we celebrate Schmallenberg together. Besides the Historical Market, other highlights await you!

To the highlights...

The stage program

around the church square

On both market days there is a colourful stage programme around the church square. From live music to theatre performances, everything is there!

To the stage programme...

The subject areas

A time travel through Schmallenberg

The historical market is divided into 11 theme areas, which are distributed over the entire area of the historical old town, as well as in West- and Oststraße.

On the subject areas...

Die Markt-Highlights

The stage program

Church square

Stage program on the church square on Saturday, 07.09.19

11:00 am Market opening by mayor Bernhard Halbe

Followed by musical contributions of the
Schmallenberg schools: Schmallenberg primary school, Bödefeld community primary school - JeKits choir, Christine-Koch secondary school - brass class & walking dances


12:30 pm Percussion and Rhythm School André Schneider

13:15 pm Theatre performance on the history of Schmallenberg"The night of the Schmallenberg fire in 1822"

14:00 Tom
Astor Music School


16:00 am Theatre performance on the history of Schmallenberg "The Night of the Schmallenberg Fire in 1822"


16:45 o'clock town band Schmallenberg e.V.

7:30 pm SUP-X

21:30 o'clock laser show on historical building facadeLight and video installation 775 years Schmallenberg

9:45 pm SUP-X

23:00 o'clock laser show on historical building facadeLight and video installation 775 years Schmallenberg

Stage program on the church square on Sunday, 08.09.19

10:30 am Ecumenical open-air service at the chapel 'Auf dem Werth(But no service in the church.)


Followed by the Youth Wind Orchestra of the Schmallenberg Town Band e.V.

13:00 h Interview on the
current status of the excavation of the city wall


13:15 pm Theatre performance on the history of Schmallenberg "The Night of the Schmallenberg Fire in 1822"

14:00 Wind ensemble
Lenne Blech

15:15 pm Theatre performance on the history of Schmallenberg"The Night of the Schmallenberg Fire in 1822"

4:00 p.m. Tambourcorps
Schmallenberg 1906 e.V,
Hunting Horn Corps Redhaired Mountain Lenne,Oberkirchen, County


18:30 a.m. Drawing of the winners Button raffle &the children and youth action mile


19:00 o'clock GOODFELLAS

21:30 o'clock laser show on historical building facadeLight and video installation 775 years Schmallenberg

SUP-X

Mood guaranteed!

SUP-X provides years of live experience and professionalism with rousing stage performance and manages to cast a spell over your audience from the very first minutes. Visitors can expect a gripping and varied programme in the sweet seat class, paired with a coordinated light show and breathtaking sound. In addition to the first-class musicians, the cherismatic vocal front, consisting of Jacquelinge Büthe and Christian Drossel, is also outstanding. Both of them profit especially in dealing with the audience from their great experience through countless top-class live performances. This total package makes SUP-X one of the entertainment live bands in Germany, which makes the difference to the usual standard.

GOODFELLAS

Soul, Pop, R&B...

"One of the best German live bands!" In the last three years alone, the up to 12-piece premium band has inspired customers & guests at the most diverse events throughout Germany and many other European countries! This makes the GOODFELLAS a true premium band for top events and sophisticated parties. Whether Soul, Pop, R&B, Rock or Dance & Classics, each style is reflected in their first-class international live music. The GOODFELLAS have already received several awards: 2x Conga Award in the category 'Top 10 Entertainment' and the Artist Allstars Award as 'Musician of the Year'!

Weitere Programmhighlights am Samstag

Tourism

Saturday, 07.09.19, 18:00

Time travel through tourism: Anecdotes & souvenirs from holidays in the Schmallenberger Sauerland - a picture journey with Klaus-Peter Kappest, photographer and travel journalist, and Hubertus Schmidt, managing director of Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourism

Saturday, 07.09.19, 13:00 - 13:45

Guided tour of the town with a visit to the St. Alexander parish church and historical background of the Grafschaft monastery, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 36 and 38/40

Saturday, 07.09.19, 15:00 - 15:45

Guided tour of Schmallenberg and the Grafschaft monastery, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 36 and 38/40

Saturday, 07.09.19, 20:45 & 22:00

Guided tour along the illuminated city wall, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 38/40

 

Handicrafts around the town hall

Saturday, 07.09.19, 15:00

Mounting of steel rings on wooden wheel, assembly of the individual parts manufactured during the day

 

Mobility

Saturday, 07.09.19, 11:45 - 13:15

Arrival & passage of the oldtimer 27th Arnsberg ADAC Klassik with comment

Saturday, 07.09.19, 15:00

Hike around the 'historical old town' (Schnadezug) with the SGV

 

Alexander House, Church Square 1

Saturday, 07.09.19, 11:00 - 18:00

Contemporary Witness Project of the TEXTILE Workshop

Saturday, 07.09.19, 13:00 - 16:00

Flea market with media from the library

Further programme highlights on Sunday

Tourism

Sunday, 08.09.19, 11:30

Time travel through tourism: Anecdotes & souvenirs from holidays in the Schmallenberger Sauerland - a picture journey with Klaus-Peter Kappest, photographer and travel journalist, and Hubertus Schmidt, managing director of Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourism

Sunday, 08.09.19, 13:00 - 13:45

Guided tour of the town with a visit to the St. Alexander parish church and historical background of the Grafschaft monastery, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 36 and 38/40

Sunday, 08.09.19, 15:00 - 15:45

Guided tour of Schmallenberg and the Grafschaft monastery, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 36 and 38/40

Sunday, 08.09.19, 20:45

Guided tour along the illuminated city wall, meeting point at the residential building Weststraße 38/40

 

Handicrafts around the town hall

Sunday, 08.09.19, 15:00

Mounting of steel rings on wooden wheel, assembly of the individual parts manufactured during the day

 

Mobility

Sunday, 08.09.19, 15:00

Hike around the 'historical old town' (Schnadezug) with the SGV

 

Alexander House, Church Square 1

Sunday, 08.09.19, 11:00 - 18:00

Contemporary Witness Project of the TEXTILE Workshop

Sunday, 08.09.19, 13:00 - 16:00

Flea market with media from the library

The subject areas

Time travel

The 775th anniversary is celebrated in the inner area of the 13th century city wall with great participation of Schmallenberg actors.

Culturally and culinary delights will be offered in the individual areas of the West- and Oststraße, on the church square and around the town hall.

Coinage

The historical market starts at the Sparkasse 'Mitten im Sauerland' (Weststraße 30-32): In
front of the main entrance there will be a demonstration of embossing. Medals will be pressed out of pewter with a historical spindle press.

Sale of silver medals for the 775th anniversary of the city.

City Gate and Historical Old Town

A gigantic replica of the city gate from the 16th century marks the entrance to the area of the old city wall. The largest of the three town gates of the settlement on the 'Narrow Hill' used to stand on this site. Exclusive drawings of the historic town centre can be purchased here as a souvenir of the anniversary.

Children's events

There will be numerous sporting and creative activities for children and young people.

Textile history

The history of the textile industry is one of the most formative for the city. FALKE has emerged from the changing times as an internationally successful company. Presented are the company's own history, milestones in product development, ultra-modern knitting technology and much more.
LIVE demonstration with one of the most modern knitting machines and sale of the anniversary stocking '775 Years City of Schmallenberg', limited to 775 pieces (proceeds will be donated).

In the Alexanderhaus: Insights into the contemporary witness project of the TEXTILE Workshop

Companies in the course of time

Schmallenberg is a strong business location. With stories ranging from the origins of companies in garages to the conquest of international markets, the most diverse companies present themselves in the course of time. Small and large exhibits illustrate the journey through time.

Tourism

Nostalgic things from holidays in the Schmallenberg Sauerland meet ultra-modern, digital travel.

Health

Relief action 'Kinder helfen Kindern' on the subject of vaccinations, painting action by Schmallenberg primary school children

Wimereux, town twinning

Schmallenberg's twin town of Wimereux (France) provides historical insights into its history with delicacies and souvenirs of the Napoleonic era.

 

Agriculture

How did the inhabitants of Schmallenberg used to live? How has self-catering developed into an economic sector? Endangered breeds of domestic animals such as the old German Rotbunte were also kept in the Schmallenberg Sauerland 775 years ago. Visitors can marvel at large and small farm animals. The complete range from processing and machines to the final product can be marvelled at, touched and even tasted. Milk, meat, cereals, fruit and vegetables are presented under the motto 'From the region for the region'. The history of the region and of the people with customs and culture in the countryside in the context of the past and present can also be discovered on the town hall square.

Hops and malt, God save it: This is how the Schmallenberg brewery and Anno 1516 presents its anniversary beer.

City Gate

A palisade gate with an earth wall from the 13th century fills the gap in the old town wall.

Handicrafts

Over the centuries, as well as today, craftsmanship has been of central importance - not least, much has developed in Schmallenberg through the town band of 1822. The various stations around the town hall provide a perfect insight into the craftsmanship of half-timbered houses, slate and the processing of wood and metals.

Excavation

Is the 'narrow house' really built on the remains of the old city wall? Where did it run, what did it look like and are there still remains? The town of Schmallenberg is trying to get to the bottom of these and many other questions with the help of the archaeologists of the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe during the market. In the surroundings of the community centre 'Balzer Schmalen' or better known as 'Schmalen Haus', which today houses the town archive, an open excavation section is being created. The visitors can watch the work live

Forestry

The tour continues in the forest in a varied manner. With the history of the Schmallenberg forest, large wooden wagons and great join-in activities, the foresters are waiting for the big and small visitors.

Hunting

Hunting gives visitors a vivid insight into life in the forest and the profession of the hunter. Aiming with bow and arrow as in former times or modern laser rifle can be tried out. Delicious game dishes are available and there is also music.

Fishing

The fishing industry offers exciting things about water, water bodies and life in water at its stands. Different types of fish, fishing, the profession of the fisherman and much more is shown. Culinary delicacies can also be tasted.

Fire

From history, the subject of fire protection has a formative role in Schmallenberg. Three devastating fires, the last one in 1822, have changed the face of the town. A large exhibition on fire protection as well as old and new fire engines shows how strong the developments are. Various participatory activities transport young and old visitors into the life of a firefighter.

Mobility

From walking, rolling, driving and flying - the development of mobility from hiking boots to bicycles, from vintage cars to electric cars is staged. Nevertheless, hiking is now once again ultra-modern. While the Floigenkasper of Schmallenberg's history still had starting difficulties, airplanes are opening up new worlds. Whether motorised or as gliders, visitors to the market can see the fascination of flying for themselves.
And how did the inhabitants of Schmallenberg behave in winter? The locomotion in winter, gliding on snow, quickly developed into a popular leisure sport, the roots of which can be traced back to the 19th century in Schmallenberg. Games, sports and fun for young and old are guaranteed in this theme area as well.

City Gate

Another historical entrance to the old town is brought to life by the reproduction of guard houses with a barrier from the 18th century.

Children and youth actions

Fun & Games

Collect stamps at great events for children and young people

There is a lot for the younger visitors to discover, marvel, sniff, try out, touch and feel on the entire market area. As a reward, stamps are collected and at the end there is a certificate of participation - a children's certificate of honour - and participation in a competition with great prizes.

The principle:
With a stamped card, which is available at the entrances to the market, the children and young people set off. Which actions are available and where they are located is indicated by signs throughout the market area. Each successfully completed action is stamped. With 12 collected stamps, which can be "worked out" at the more than 20 stations, the card is exchanged for a children's certificate of honour at the stand of the Sparkasse in Weststraße and the ticket goes into the lottery drum. The drawing of the winners takes place on Sunday from 18:30 hrs on the large festival stage at the church square (under notarial supervision).

The prizes:

  • Alu-City-Scooter from Rabattz
  • Food vouchers of the Pizzeria Capri
  • Goods vouchers from the Knappstein furniture store
  • Vouchers from Brillen Rottler
  • Jumping times in the Jump-Hall of the Freizeitwelt Sauerland
  • Goods voucher from Intersport Begro
  • Bluetooth boxes
  • Free entrance for 2 persons to Thikos Kinderland
  • Backpacks
  • Free entry to the Sauerland-Bad in Bad Fredeburg
  • Ice cream vouchers
  • Bicycle accessories
  • Thermal drinking bottle

The children's programme

everything at a glance!

Partner & Sponsoren

Support

Partner & Sponsoren

Without support, the city anniversary would not be feasible. We would like to express our special thanks to the sponsors listed here for the market events and the festive weekend.

Market contacts

Contact

Who can I contact?

Organisational team of the market, which will be happy to answer your questions:

Nicole Mette (market events), nicole.mette@schmallenberg.de, 02972-980212

Michael Beste (market events), michael.beste@schmallenberg.de, 02972-980235

Eva Schöllmann (stage & church square), eva@evant-service.de, 0170-5255311

Ramona Plett (market events), plett@schmallenberg.info, 02972-974014

Kerstin Thielemeier (Marketing & Market Development)

The anniversary year 2019

2019

The illustrated book

This book is THE work for the city anniversary - deliberately with little text and a lot of pictures. In doing so, we are also taking a journey through time again. In addition to many old photographs, special attention is paid to the past and present. Current photos in the same angle show details of how they can be found in the city today. This brings back memories and some readers understand why the houses in Schmallenberg have names (and rarely the house number is known). Even the price of 18,25€ has a historical meaning!

The book is available in the WOLL-Verlag online shop or at the following sales outlets in Schmallenberg

Favourite shop

Walkway & Co

Travel agency Dünnebacke

WortReich

Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourism in the wood and tourism centre

The beer mug

Produced for the official ceremony and immediately inaugurated - the beer mug with the logo of the city anniversary. As a nice souvenir of this year the jug can also be purchased.

Please contact Mrs. Ramona Plett for further information: plett@schmallenberg.info

The cover of the illustrated book

The events for the city anniversary

Celebrate the 775th anniversary of the city with us. There are many opportunities for encounters with the city history for exchange and conviviality. Be a part of it!

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