From the 4th to 7th of June 2020, the German city of Brilon will host the 40th International Hanseatic Day. Themed "Hansa. Homeland. Handmade.", the event will present Brilon as a traditional, innovative, creative and cosmopolitan Hanseatic City.
For four centuries the Hanseatic League was the determining economic and then political power in Northern Europe. We will take you on a short illustrated journey through the history of the Hanseatic League.
The first organized economic interest group, which has significantly influenced trade, business and politics in Northern Europe for over 400 years. Who were the allies at that time? You will find an overview and an overview of all 195 cities, localities and trade contacts here.
When Low German merchants from Soest, Münster, Groningen and Lübeck moored on the banks of the river Neva in 1193 they did not know that they were among the founders of a powerful association, which became known from the 14th century onwards as the „Dudesche Hense“.
The organizers and the HANSE board have decided to cancel the 40th International Hanseatic Day in Brilon due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
"It really hurts to make this decision. People have put so much joy, so much energy, so much passion, heart and soul in preparing this European project", said the Mayor of Brilon, Dr. Christof Bartsch.
HANSE president Jan Lindenau sent a video message to Brilon: "We are proud that you have prepared the Hanseatic Day with so much passion and that you have done everything to make this a special event."
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