This year marks the 1250-year anniversaries for the communities of Herrsching, Erling, Raisting, and Holzhausen around Lake Ammersee in Germany. The celebrations are centered around their historical significance, as these four settlements were first documented in a grant by the monastery of Schlehdorf in the year 776. The events planned include a range of festivities such as the Herz-Jesu Festival, the inauguration of a community center, a folk music festival, and a performance by Gerhart Polt, showcasing the communities' diverse cultural heritage.

Interestingly, the history of these settlements goes beyond the 1250 years celebrated this year. Some of them have roots tracing back to Roman, Celtic, or even Bronze Age settlements, indicating a rich and layered historical narrative. The common thread among these four communities is their connection to the document from 776, which establishes their significance in the region's history and the continuity of human settlement in the area over millennia.

As they celebrate this milestone, the communities not only honor their past but also strengthen their current identities and connections among residents. These anniversary celebrations serve to reinforce local pride and promote cultural exchange among the inhabitants, while also inviting visitors to acknowledge the important heritage and history of the Ammersee region.