Saxony-Anhalt's Long Weekend: Harvest Festivals, Markets & Concerts Await
This weekend, Saxony-Anhalt offers a variety of events to enjoy, from traditional markets to cultural performances, with many people having a long weekend due to German Unity Day on October 3.
Kicking off the festivities, Mücheln hosts an autumn festival and farmers' market on Saturday. Expect nostalgic vehicles and tractor meetings, all for free admission. Meanwhile, the 30th Harvest Festival in Mehringen near Aschersleben spans Saturday and Sunday, featuring music, arts and crafts, market stalls, and activities for all ages.
In Wettelrode near Sangerhausen, Röhrigschacht holds a small Oktoberfest on October 3. Enjoy live music and hearty food, with free admission to the open-pit mining museum, and regular prices for cableway rides. The same day, Halle invites visitors to its city center for a colorful program on the market square from 13:00 to 19:30, culminating in a candlelight singing event at 18:00.
Stendal's Altmark Museum hosts the 11th Stendal Artisan Market on October 3, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and culture with many activities and special features. In Naumburg, the artisan market takes place from Friday to Sunday on the market square, with numerous exhibitors, live music, and culinary delights.
Wernigerode in the Harz hosts a concert at 17:00 on October 3 in the St. Sylvestri Church to celebrate German Unity Day, featuring works by Mozart and Schubert. The concert on October 3, 2025, includes a performance of Mozart's "Davide penitente".
The Kaiser-Otto Festival in Magdeburg's Domviertel runs from October 2 to 5, with an extensive program. Full-price day tickets cost 15 euros, reduced tickets are 10 euros, and children under 12 enter for free. Lastly, Roßla in South Harz hosts a fair from Friday to Sunday with programs for the whole family, including a children's flea market, pony rides, auto scooters, and a bouncy castle.
With a long weekend ahead, Saxony-Anhalt offers a rich variety of events, from harvest festivals and artisan markets to concerts and fairs. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or just a fun day out, there's something for everyone.
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