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Grüne Woche:
our history

A fair with quite a story to tell

The 100th birthday is not far off. A look back at an eventful history is worthwhile. In the mid-1920s (1926), the Grüne Woche opened its doors for the first time.

A lot has happened since then, a rapid journey from mechanization in agriculture through the war and post-war period to the times of the economic miracle began. After the reunification of Germany, the fair was able to welcome exhibitors and visitors from all over Germany for the first time in many decades. What a blast.

Since the 2000s, aspects of digitalization and globalization, as well as sustainability ideas, have taken on an increasingly influential role within the our theme worlds. We are excited to see how the journey will continue.

An eventful history

1926

Jan

First Grüne Woche opens its doors

1934

- 1939

Grüne Woche during the Nazi period

1948

Jan

IGW in the postwar period

1960

/1970

Grüne Woche at the time of the economic miracle

1990

Jan

Grüne Woche in times of German reunification

2025

Jan

89. Grüne Woche

Women in traditional costume working at the spinning wheel.

1928

A black and white picture from the hall from the Grüne Woche 1954

1954

A black and white photograph of Grüne Woche 1935.

1935

A black and white photograph of Grüne Woche 1960.

1960

A black and white photograph of Grüne Woche 1954.

1954

A black and white photograph of Grüne Woche 1960.

1960