From the 4th to 7th of June 2020, the German city of Brilon will be pleased to host the 40th International Hanseatic Day. Under the slogan "Hansa. Homland. Handmade.", Brilon will present itself as an 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“.
For most of the delegates and guests from the Hanseatic region it was a long and demanding journey to the 39th Hanseatic Day in beautiful Pskov (Russia).
The Hanseatic LeagueImpressions, things to know and funny things
Hanseatic day 2017 in Kampen / Netherlands
Water connects in Kampen on the Ijsselmeer between 15-18 June 2017
Around the world in 24 hours
We go to the roots of the Hanseatic history
Schliemanns Erben (1/4): Vorstoß der Deutschen Hanse
