Anton Günther's songs still ring out today — concerts, Hutzenabende, mountain parades and readings in Annaberg, Boží Dar, Aue, Oberwiesenthal and along the border.
A joint open-air concert by the Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen and the Deutschneudorf trombone choir at the Anton Günther Stone above Deutschneudorf, followed by a small snack. Starts at 18:30.
A joint open-air concert by the Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen and the Deutschneudorf trombone choir at the Anton Günther Stone above Deutschneudorf, followed by a small snack. Starts at 18:30.
The miners’ festival “Seiffener Glückauf” at the Geyerin pinge in Seiffen, with the miners’ and smelters’ guild, the mining band, the trombone choir and the Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen contributing songs by the folk poet. Starts at 16:00.
Illustrated talk with songs by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) about the life and work of Anton Günther at the Haus des Gastes Bermsgrün (Erzgebirgsgaststätte). Through photographs, anecdotes and songs, Böhmerlangi tells the story of the Ore Mountains folk poet from Gottesgab/Boží Dar.
A church service in Ore Mountains dialect at Heidersdorf church marking the village’s 575th anniversary, with music by the Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen performing songs by the folk poet. Starts at 17:00.
The production “Mei Harz braucht Lieder – An Anton Günther Evening” returns to the Studio stage where it was created. Anton Günther appears as songwriter and storyteller – and even as a puppet that converses with Peggy Einfeldt and Richard Glöckner. An evening of both lightness and depth, deeply…
The production “Mei Harz braucht Lieder – An Anton Günther Evening” returns to the Studio stage where it was created. Anton Günther appears as songwriter and storyteller – and even as a puppet that converses with Peggy Einfeldt and Richard Glöckner. An evening of both lightness and depth, deeply…
Church anniversary service at the town church “Zu unserer lieben Frauen” in Sayda, with music by the Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen. Starts at 14:00.
Illustrated talk with songs by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) about the life and work of the Ore Mountains folk poet Anton Günther (1876–1937), held in the listed historic farmstead AmbroßGut Schönbrunn near Wolkenstein.
Slide-show lecture by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) on the life and songs of the Erzgebirge folk poet Anton Günther. Starts at 7:30 pm in Niederlauterstein near Marienberg.
An Anton Günther afternoon at the Berggasthof Neues Haus in Oberwiesenthal: after lunch in the restaurant (from 12:30) there is traditional fare around Anton Günther with folk singer Frank Mäder. The programme starts at 14:30, admission 6.50 €. Registration: +49 37348 2390 or hotel@berggasthof-neues-haus.de.
A special evening of Ore Mountains music, stories and beer culture! „Böhmerlangi meets Bier Max“ combines traditional Ore Mountains music with entertaining beer stories for a unique experience. Böhmerlangi tells the story of beloved Ore Mountains folk singer Anton Günther through images and songs,…
Small concert by the Anton Günther Choir Seiffen at the Rathausplatz in Kurort Seiffen.
On the Saturday before the second Advent, three lantern processions follow the old miners' paths through Seiffen and converge at the Binge. A short closing programme there features the Anton Günther Choir Seiffen alongside the brass choir, the Seiffen school choir and members of the children's…
A special evening of Ore Mountains music, stories and beer culture! „Böhmerlangi meets Bier Max“ combines traditional Ore Mountains music with entertaining beer stories for a unique experience. Böhmerlangi tells the story of beloved Ore Mountains folk singer Anton Günther through images and songs,…
The production “Mei Harz braucht Lieder – An Anton Günther Evening” returns to the Studio stage where it was created. Anton Günther appears as songwriter and storyteller – and even as a puppet that converses with Peggy Einfeldt and Richard Glöckner. An evening of both lightness and depth, deeply…
The Anton Günther Berghaus invites you to the Kirchberg open-air stage: 150 songs, poems, rhymes and sayings in Erzgebirge dialect, under the motto “Haamitland Arzgebirg, Dir bleib ich trei”. Starts at 5:30 pm; tickets available at the Anton Günther Berghaus in Kirchberg.
Anton Günther afternoon with Dr Schubert Frank from Thum at the Sauberg Klause in Ehrenfriedersdorf, 16:00–18:00. Songs and dialect in honour of the Erzgebirge folk poet.
The Anton Günther Choir of Seiffen celebrates its 180th anniversary at the Haus des Gastes in Seiffen. The choir has borne the name of the Ore Mountains folk poet for decades and keeps his songs alive. Exact time not yet announced.
Anton Günther evening with Dr Schubert Frank from Thum at the Sauberg Klause in Ehrenfriedersdorf, starting 18:00. An evening of songs and stories by the Erzgebirge folk poet.
Illustrated talk with songs by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) at the Grenzbuchenfest (border-beech-tree festival) held at the Exulantenkirche Zinnwald-Georgenfeld. The festival celebrates the annual gathering of people on both sides of the Saxon-Bohemian border — a region that Anton Günther knew…
Bilingual illustrated talk (German and Czech) with songs about Anton Günther's life and work, held in the church of his home village — St. Anna's Church in Gottesgab/Boží Dar, where Günther grew up and produced his entire poetic output. Two performances: at 11:00 and at 14:00.
Annual song festival at the Günthr Ruh in the Weipert/Vejprty Ziehbusch forest, organized by Denkmalpflege Weipert e.V. The natural monument was consecrated on 3 July 1938 in honour of folk poet Anton Günther (1876–1937), destroyed after 1945, and is now being restored. All-day programme from 11:00 to 20:00.
Illustrated talk with songs by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) about the life and work of the Ore Mountains folk poet Anton Günther (1876–1937), held at the Gasthof Lauenhain near the Kriebstein reservoir. Böhmerlangi has spent years exploring the German-Bohemian border region and presents the life of…
Slide-illustrated lecture with songs about Anton Günther presented by Böhmerlangi (Thomas Lang) for his 150th birthday. Doors 17:45, start 18:30. Free admission, open seating; reservation requested (phone 01525 4125740).
Coffee concert with the Anton Günther Choir Seiffen at the historic Brettmühle (sawmill) in Mulda. Coffee from 14:00, concert begins at 15:00.
Charity party across from the legendary Dreckschänke in Potůčky (Breitenbach) with music, dance, food and drink. Several bands will perform Anton Günther's folk song "Da Draakschenk" and other Erzgebirge songs. Free entry, donations welcome.
Singing celebration featuring his Erzgebirge melodies with audience participation encouraged. Free admission, donations welcome. Organiser: Erzgebirgszweigverein Zwönitz.
Theatre play for Anton Günther's 150th birthday in Olbernhau. A staging of the life and work of the Erzgebirge folk poet. Two performances on 6 and 7 June 2026.
5th Anton Günther Afternoon, 16:00–18:00. Sauberg Klause, Am Sauberg 1A, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf.
Communal sing-along of songs by Erzgebirge folk poet Anton Günther (1876–1937) at St. Anna’s Church in Boží Dar.
Memorial service at the Bergkirche in Seiffen marking the 150th birthday of Ore Mountains folk poet Anton Günther. Under the motto „Grüß dich, Gott, o du, mei Arzgebirg“ the Anton Günther Choir Seiffen and Norbert Flemmer (zither) provide the musical setting. Starts at 5 pm.
Theatre play for Anton Günther's 150th birthday in Olbernhau. A staging of the life and work of the Erzgebirge folk poet. Two performances on 6 and 7 June 2026.
Lecture about Anton Günther at 15:00.
Sing-along of Anton Günther's songs to mark his 150th birthday at the Berggasthof Neues Haus in Oberwiesenthal, performed with the local group „Is Barggeschrei“. Lunch from 12:30 in the restaurant; the sing-along starts at 14:30. Admission 6.50 € per person — complimentary with a restaurant order of 15 € or more.
On Anton Günther’s 150th birthday the Erzgebirgszweigverein Olbernhau invites you on a hike. Start 15:00 at the west gate of the Saigerhütte Grünthal, along the Königsweg past the Schaal monument to the Hammerweg. Glück Auf!
A grand miners’ procession from the Anton Günther Berghaus to the Kirchberg open-air stage opens this unique event for the 150th birthday of the Erzgebirge’s folk poet and singer. Various singers, bands, choirs and Erzgebirge dialect artists perform. Tickets €15 at the Anton Günther Berghaus.
On the occasion of the 150th birthday of folk poet Anton Günther on 5 June 2026, the Erzgebirge branch association Olbernhau, the house ensemble and the miners' guild of Saigerhütte Grünthal invite you to a special birthday serenade at 17:00 at the Anton Günther Stone, Olbernhau, Rübenbauer Weg.
Anton Günther evening for his 150th birthday, together with Dr Steff aus Gäln.
Concert in the Greifenstein region marking Anton Günther's 150th birthday. Works by the Erzgebirge folk poet and songwriter.
Dedication of the Anton Günther memorial stone in Thalheim/Erzgebirge as part of the anniversary weekend for his 150th birthday.
The Stadtmuseum Olbernhau presents a special stairwell exhibition of Anton Günther's Liedpostkarten from 30 May 2026, marking his 150th birthday. On display are originals from around 1900, supplemented by cards issued by his children and heirs. The postcards are on loan from Heiner Stephani.
Opening night of the special exhibition “Anton Günther’s Liedpostkarten” at the Stadtmuseum Olbernhau. The museum team invites all interested visitors, Anton Günther fans, and philatelists to come and discuss the most famous man from the Erzgebirge. Free admission.
Radio broadcast marking Anton Günther's 150th birthday on Radio Erzgebirge RSA, frequency 107.7.
Saxon ceremonial act for Anton Günther's 150th birthday on the market square of Annaberg-Buchholz. Community sing-along with hundreds of singers. Organised by the Free State of Saxony.
Anniversary Year 2026 · Craft
Hand-turned in Eva Beyer's workshop in Seiffen for Anton Günther's 150th birthday — native wood, painted and lacquered by hand.
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