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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
2024
Jan
88. Grüne Woche

1928

1954

1935

1960

1954

1960
Digging through the digital photo box
Want to see more old Grüne Woche pictures? Click through our photo archives and enjoy the journey through time: